Agenda packet — Escondido City Council, April 17, 2024 (part 1 of 3)

CITY of ESCONDIDO
Council Meeting Agenda
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
4:00 PM - Closed Session (Parkview Conference Room)
5:00 PM - Regular Session
Escondido City Council Chambers, 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025

WELCOME TO YOUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
We welcome your interest and involvement in the legislative process of Escondido. This agenda includes information about topics coming before the City Council and the action recommended by City staff.

MAYOR
Dane White

DEPUTY MAYOR
Christian Garcia (District 3)

COUNCILMEMBERS
Consuelo Martinez (District 1)
Joe Garcia (District 2)
Michael Morasco (District 4)

CITY MANAGER
Sean McGlynn

CITY ATTORNEY
Michael McGuinness

CITY CLERK
Zack Beck

HOW TO WATCH
The City of Escondido provides three ways to watch a City Council meeting:

In Person On TV Online
201 N. Broadway Cox Cable Channel 19 and U-verse Channel 99 www.escondido.org 1 Wednesday, April 17, 2024

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The City of Escondido provides two ways to communicate with the City Council during a meeting:

In Person In Writing

Fill out Speaker Slip and Submit to City Clerk https://escondido-ca.municodemeetings.com

ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 760-839-4869.

Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable to city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired – please see the City Clerk.

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CLOSED SESSION
4:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

1. Roll Call: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, Morasco, White

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
In addition to speaking during particular agenda items, the public may address the Council on any item which is not on the agenda provided the item is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on such items, but the matter may be referred to the City Manager/staff or scheduled on a subsequent agenda. Speakers are limited to only one opportunity to address the Council under Oral Communications.

CLOSED SESSION

I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1))

a. Noah Werner, et. al. v. City of Escondido, et. al.

San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00011594-CU-OR-NC

ADJOURNMENT

3 Wednesday, April 17, 2024

REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session

MOMENT OF REFLECTION
City Council agendas allow an opportunity for a moment of silence and reflection at the beginning of the evening meeting. The City does not participate in the selection of speakers for this portion of the agenda, and does not endorse or sanction any remarks made by individuals during this time. If you wish to be recognized during this portion of the agenda, please notify the City Clerk in advance.

FLAG SALUTE
The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting.

CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, Morasco, White

PROCLAMATIONS
National Volunteer Week, April 4-21, 2024
Major Richard J. Gannon, II Day, April 17, 2024
Lao New Year

PRESENTATIONS
Volunteer Escondido Program
Certificates of Recognition - Outgoing Commissioners

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
In addition to speaking during particular agenda items, the public may address the Council on any item which is not on the agenda provided the item is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Counci l. State law prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on such items, but the matter may be referred to the City Manager/staff or scheduled on a subsequent agenda. Speakers are limited to only one opportunity to address the Council under Oral Communications.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are not discussed individually and are approved in a single motion. However, Council members always have the option to have an item considered separately, either on their own request or at the request of staff or a member of the public.

1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)

2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)
Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
 382670 – 382902 dated April 03, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of April 3, 2024

4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

5. CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR THE EL CABALLO PARK ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-47 awarding a consulting agreement to Michael Baker International, Inc. in the amount of $238,935 to provide environmental consulting services for the El Caballo Park Master Plan Project (“Project”). The contract includes a cost of $190,545 with the option to include four optional tasks, totaling $48,390 for an aggregate of $238,935.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Developoment Services) Presenter: Oscar Romero, Principal Planner
a) Resolution No. 2024-47

6. CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS PROJECT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-23 awarding a consulting agreement to David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. (“DVD”) in the amount of $235,009 to provide engineering design services for the Mountain View Park Pickleball Courts Project (“Project”).

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services and Julie Procopio, City Engineer) Presenter: Jonathan Schauble, Principal Civil Engineer
a) Resolution No. 2024-23
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7. APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT, CHANGE ORDER AND CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE

CITRACADO PARKWAY EXTENSION PROJECT
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-43 authorizing a budget adjustment to receive reimbursement in the amount of $2,033,103.50 from Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District, Resolution No. 2024-44 for a change order in the amount of $994,407.97 to the construction contract with Flatiron West, Inc., and Resolution No. 2024-45 authorizing Amendment 4 to the consultant contract with TY Lin International in the amount of $389,823 for the Citracado Parkway Extension Project (“Project”).

PUBLIC HEARINGS

8. PL24-0017 – ZONE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE 40 AND ASSOCIATED ARTICLES IN CHAPTER 33 (ZONING CODE)
Request that the City Council conduct a public hearing on the proposed Zone Text Amendment and take action on the recommendation of City staff and the Planning Commission, which recommend the City Council to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-05, approving a Zone Text Amendment to amend Articles 40 (Historical Resources), 61 (Administration and Enforcement), 64 (Design Review), and 65 (Old Escondido Neighborhood) of the Escondido Zoning Code to address the dissolution of the Historic Preservation Commission.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/Interim Director of Development Services)
Presenter: Ivan Flores, AICP, Senior Planner
a) Ordinance No. 2024-05 (First Reading and Introduction)

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9. APPROVAL OF THE ESCONDIDO POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-04
Request the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2024-04 approving the Escondido Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report in accordance with state law requirements as set forth in Assembly Bill No. 481 (“AB 481”).

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police) Presenters: Edward Varso, Chief of Police, Erik Witholt, Police Captain, and Lisa Rodelo, Assistant Director of Police Support Services)
a) Ordinance No. 2024-04 (First Reading and Introduction)

CURRENT BUSINESS

10. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

BLOCK GRANT PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT WASHINGTON PARK, JESMOND

DENE PARK, AND WESTSIDE PARK
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-39, authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City of Escondido (“City”), a cooperative Purchase Agreement through Sourcewell with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, in the amount of $520,928.97 for the purchase of playground equipment for children 2-5 years, 5-12 years, and integrated shade structures for the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Playground Equipment Replacement Project at Washington Park, Jesmond Dene Park, and Westside Park.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works) Presenter: Wayne Thames, Parks Superintendent
a) Resolution No. 2024-39

11. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE SAN DIEGO

COUNTY PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK AND KIT CARSON PARK Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-40, authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City of Escondido (“City”), a cooperative Purchase Agreement through Sourcewell with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, in the amount of $892,217.53 for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for children 2-5 years, 5-12 years, and integrated shade structures for the San Diego County Park Improvements Project at Mountain View Park and Kit Carson Park.

Staff Recommendation: Approval (Public Works Department: Joseph Goulart, Director of Public Works) Presenter: Wayne Thames, Parks Superintendent
a) Resolution No. 2024-40
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FUTURE AGENDA

12. FUTURE AGENDA
The purpose of this item is to identify issues presently known to staff or which members of the City Council wish to place on an upcoming City Council agenda. Council comment on these future agenda items is limited by California Government Code Section 54954.2 to clarifying questions, brief announcements, or requests for factual information in connection with an item when it is discussed.

Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk's Office: Zack Beck)

COUNCILMEMBERS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The most current information from the City Manager regarding Economic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, Public Safety, and Community Development. This report is also available on the City’s website, www.escondido.org.

ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, May 08, 2024 4:00 & 5:00 PM Closed Session, Regular Meeting, Council Chambers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 4:00 & 5:00 PM Closed Session, Regular Meeting, Council Chambers

SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Members of the Escondido City Council also sit as the Successor Agency to the Community Development Commission, Escondido Joint Powers Financing Authority, and the Mobilehome Rent Review Board.

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A F F I D A V I T S

I T E M

P O S T I N G –

 ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT – PL24-0017

 APPROVAL OF RENEWAL THE ESCONDIDO POLICE DEPARTMENT
MILITARY ORDINANCE NO. 2024-04 APPROVING DEPARTMENT
INSTRUCTION 1.55, MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY, IN

ACCORDANCE WITH NEWLY ESTABLISHED STATE LAW
REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 481

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CITY OF ESCONDIDO

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
201 NORTH BROADWAY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-2798
760-839-4617

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Escondido City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers, Escondido City Hall, 201 N. Broadway, Escondido, California at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 , to consider the item listed below:

ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT – PL24-0017:

REQUEST: A request for a Zone Text Amendment to amend Article 40 (Historical Resources) of the Escondido Zoning Code to delegate historic preservation responsibilities to the Planning Commission and/or City staff. The Zone Text Amendment also includes minor text updates to Article 61 (Administration and Enforcement), Article 64 (Design Review), and Article 65 (Old Escondido Neighborhood) for consistency purposes associated with the Article 40 changes. Such text updates include but are not limited to, permit the Zoning Administrator to list properties on the Local Register of Historical Places, permit the Planning Commission to conduct design review on specific projects, and clarifying the appeal process for staff approval of projects, respectively.

PROPERTY SIZE AND LOCATION: Citywide
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15061 (b) (“Common Sense Exemption”) and Section 33-922 (c)(1) of Article 47 (Environmental Quality) of the Escondido Zoning Code as it can be seen with certainty that the proposed action consisting of minor municipal code amendments will not have a significant effect on the environment. document If you challenge this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

PLANNNG COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On March 26, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Project on a 7-0 vote.

PUBLIC COMMENT : To submit comments in writing, please do so at the following link: https://escondido- ca.municodemeetings.com/bc-citycouncil/webform/public-comment. All comments received from the public will be made a part of the record of the meeting.

The City of Escondido remains committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in City programs, services, or activities and who need accommodations are invited to present their requests to the City by filing out a Request for Accommodations Form or an Inclusion Support Request Form for Minors, or by calling 760-839-4643, preferably at least 72 hours in advance of the event or activity. Forms can be found on the City’s website at:
https://www.escondido.org/americans-with-disabilities-act.

The staff report will be available on the City’s website at https://escondido-ca.municodemeetings.com/ a fter Thursday, April 12, 2024. For additional information, please contact Ivan Flores, Senior Planner, at 760-839-4529, or via email at [email protected], and refer to Case No. PL24-0017.

Zack Beck, City Clerk
City of Escondido
DATED: April 4, 2024

Published in THE ESCONDIDO TIMES-ADVOCATE:
04/04/24
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CITY OF ESCONDIDO

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
201 NORTH BROADWAY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025-2798
(760) 839-4617

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 at 5 p.m., the Escondid o City Council of the City of Escondido will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following item:

APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF THE ESCONDIDO POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY ORDINANCE NO. 2024-04 APPROVING DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTION 1.55, MILITARY EQUIPMENT

USE POLICY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEWLY ESTABLISHED STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 481.

The Assembly Bill No. 481 Draft Policy is posted on the Escondido Police Department (EPD) website at https://police.escondido.org.

During the Public Hearing, Escondido Police Department staff will present information detailing:
x Definition of military equipment
x EPD’s equipment inventory
x EPD’s proposed equipment funding, acquisition, and use policy x Pending annual report requirement
IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limit ed to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing de scribed in this notice, or in wri tten correspondence delivered to the City Council, at or prior to the Public Hearing.

The City of Escondido recognizes its obligation to provide equal access to public services for those individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Am erican Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) Coordinator (760) 839- 4641 with any requests for reasonable accommodations, to include sign language interpreters, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. The City of Escondid o does not discriminate against any person with a handicapped status.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter. Said Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, 201 N. Broadway, Escondido, California, 92025.

PUBLIC COMMENT: To submit comments in writing, pl ease do so at the following link: https://escondido- ca.municodemeetings.com/bc-citycouncil/webform/public-comment.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, please contact Erik Witholt, Police Captain (760) 839-4763.

ZACK BECK, City Clerk
City of Escondido
March 14, 2024

Published in THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO'S WEBSITE:
03/14/24
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STAFF REPORT

April 17, 2024
File Number 0400-40

SUBJECT

APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)

DEPARTMENT
Finance

RECOMMENDATION
Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
382670 – 382902 dated April 03, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes) ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Internal requirement per Municipal Code Section 10-49 COUNCIL PRIORITY –

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The total amount of the warrants for the following periods are as follows:

March 28, 2024 – April 03, 2024 is $1,184,124.24
PREVIOUS ACTION – None

BACKGROUND
The Escondido Municipal Code Section 10-49 states that warrants or checks may be issued and paid prior to audit by the City Council, provided the warrants or checks are certified and approved by the Director of Finance as conforming to the current budget. These warrants or checks must then be ratified and approved by the City Council at the next regular Council meeting. 12 Item2.

April 3, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 1 of 4

REGULAR SESSION
5:00 PM Regular Session

FLAG SALUTE
The City Council conducts the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every City Council meeting.

CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: C. Garcia, J. Garcia, Martinez, White

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Shelley Sanderson – Introduced her new business in Escondido called Panini Kabob and Grill.

Kelly Rapp – Expressed concern regarding permitting cannabis businesses in Escondido.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Martinez; Second: C. Garcia; Approved: 4-0 (Morasco – Absent)

1. AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION, MAILING, AND POSTING (COUNCIL/RRB)

2. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER (COUNCIL)
Request approval for City Council and Housing Successor Agency warrant numbers:
 382064 – 382260 dated March 13, 2024
 382261 – 382502 dated March 20, 2024
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Finance Department: Christina Holmes)

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of March 20, 2024

4. WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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April 3, 2024 Escondido City Council Minutes Page 2 of 4

5. FINAL MAP UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL
Request the City Council receive and file notice that a Final Map for Tract SUB15-0002 at 661 Bear Valley Parkway has been filed for approval. (File Number 0800-10) Staff Recommendation: Receive and File (Development Services Department: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager/ Interim Director of Development Services) Presenter: Presenter: Julie Procopio, City Engineer

6. FISCAL YEAR 2022 OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Request the City Council to approve Resolution No. 2024-27 and accept Fiscal Year 2022 Operation Stonegarden Grant funds in the amount of $10,000 from the California Office of Emergency Services through the County of San Diego, authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute grant documents on behalf of the City of Escondido (“City”), and approve budget adjustments needed to spend grant funds. The Department will use grant funds to pay overtime expenses for multi-disciplinary crime suppression operations related to human trafficking, narcotics trafficking, weapons trafficking, and criminal gang activity. This grant will provide operational funding to enforce local and state laws. (File Number 0480-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police) Presenter: Edward Varso, Chief of Police
a) Resolution No. 2024-27

7. OLDER CALIFORNIANS NUTRITION GRANT
Request the City Council approve Resolution No. 2024-29 authorizing the Mayor to execute, on behalf of the City of Escondido (“City”), the agreement with the County of San Diego (“County”) for the Older Californians Nutrition Program. (File Number 0480-70) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Community Services Department: Jennifer Schoeneck, Director of Economic Development)
Presenter: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services a) Resolution No. 2024-29

8. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO AND THE ESCONDIDO CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION – SUPERVISORY (SUP) BARGAINING UNIT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-36, approving a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Escondido (“City”) and the Escondido City Employees’ Association – Supervisory (“SUP”) Bargaining Unit (“Association”), commencing July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025. (File Number 0740-30) 14 Item3.

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Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources)
Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources a) Resolution No. 2024-36

9. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911 – MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS (M&O) BARGAINING UNIT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-37, approving a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Escondido (“City”) and the Teamsters Local 911 (“Teamsters”) – Maintenance and Operations (“M&O”) Bargaining Unit, commencing July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025. (File Number 0740-30)
Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources)
Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources a) Resolution No. 2024-37

10. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911 – ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL AND ENGINEERING (ACE) BARGAINING UNIT Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-38, approving a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Escondido (“City”) and the Teamsters Local 911 (“Teamsters”) – Administrative, Clerical, and Engineering (“ACE”) Bargaining Unit, commencing July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025. (File Number 0740-30) Staff Recommendation: Approval (Human Resources Department: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources)
Presenter: Jessica Perpetua, Director of Human Resources a) Resolution No. 2024-38

CURRENT BUSINESS

11. BOARD AND COMMISSION BY-LAW UPDATE
Request the City Council approve Resolution No. 2024-42, updating the Board and Commission By-laws. (File Number 0120-15)
Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk’s Office: Zack Beck, City Clerk) 15 Item3.

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Presenter: Zack Beck, City Clerk
a) Resolution No. 2024-42R
Motion: Martinez; Second: J. Garcia; Approved: 4-0 (Morasco – Absent)

FUTURE AGENDA

Staff Recommendation: None (City Clerk's Office: Zack Beck)

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor White adjourned the meeting at 5:17 p.m.

______________________________ _______________________________

MAYOR CITY CLERK

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STAFF REPORT

April 17, 2024
File Number 0600-10; A-3499

SUBJECT

CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR THE EL CABALLO PARK ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT

DEPARTMENT
Development Services

RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 202 4-47 awarding a consulting agreement to Michael Baker International, Inc. in the amount of $238,935 to provide environmental consulting services for the El Caballo Park Master Plan Project (“Project”). The contract includes a cost of $190,545 with the option to include four optional tasks, totaling $48,390 for an aggregate of $238,935.

Staff Recommendation: Approval ( Development Services Department, Chris McKinney , Deputy City Manager
Presenter: Oscar Romero, Principal Planner
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Land Use/Development, and Maintenance of Parks facilities/Open Space COUNCIL PRIORITY – Increase Retention and Attraction of People and Businesses to Escondido

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provided the City of Escondido (“City”) one -time funding to cover expenses in response to the COVID -19 pandemic in an effort to make up for lost revenue and ease the overall economic impact from the pandemic. Funds may only be used for project costs initiated on or after March 3, 2021 and must qualify within one of the eligible expenditure categories by December 31, 2024, and must be fully spent by December 31, 2026.

The City allocated $200,000 of ARPA funding for the environmental review of the El Caballo Park Master Plan. In the event the identified optional tasks are needed for Project completion, all funds exceeding the ARPA amount would be offset by the Development Services Department’s Professional Services budget.

There are funds available in the budget to fund this Project, which would provide programmatic environmental review of the El Caballo Park Master Plan endorsed by the Escondido City Council in 2014.

PREVIOUS ACTION
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On October 3, 2012, City Council approved $50,000 from the Park Development Fund to develop the El Caballo Park Master Plan (“Master Plan”). The Community Services Commission , and subsequently the Planning Commission, reviewed the Master Plan on January 23, 2014 and February 11, 2014, respectively and was unanimously endorsed at both meetings.

On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), which contains $1.9 trillion in overall national spending to support COVID -19 relief and economic recovery efforts. ARPA provides a $350 billion allocation of Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“CSLFRF”) to state, local, territorial, and tribal governments. The City was categorized as a Metropolitan City within the CSLFRF recipient types and was allocated $38,808,509 based on a methodology that was largely consistent with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) formula employed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (i.e., HUD). On May 10, 2021, the U.S. Treasury announced the launch of the program and released “Interim Final Rules” and preliminary guidance on how these funds can be used. In recognition of the dispropor tionate negative impact on certain communities and populations, the Treasury guidance allows for programs and services designed to build stronger neighborhoods and communities and to address health disparities and the social determinants of health.

BACKGROUND
The City of Escondido owns the El Caballo Park property and began leasing a portion of the site to the Asociacion de Charros de El Caballo Park in the 1980s. On March 26, 2014, the Escondido City Council endorsed the draft El Caballo Park Master Plan to create opportunities for Escondido residents and visitors to explore nature, learn about history, and appreciate Mexican culture. The multi-phased strategic Master Plan seeks to improve the existing area by incorporating picnic and grass play areas, building riding arenas and a community hall building, increasing connections to Escondido Creek Trail, generating modifications to the Escondido concrete channel and more.

The Project scope entails determining and drafting the appropriate environmental review and documentation for the draft El Caballo Park Master Plan in compliance with C alifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Public Resources Code 2100 -21189. To date, a formal environmental determination has not been made for the purposes of CEQA. However, as part of the drafting process of the El Caballo Park Master Plan document, a preliminary environmental assessment suggested a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be possible.

On November 29, 2023, City staff released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for environmental consulting services, with the solicitation closing December 29, 2023 . The RFP requested the selected Consultant provide their recommendation on the appropriate level of environmental review based on the Master Plan’s buildout.
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City staff received four proposals to perform the environmental services for the El Caballo Park Master Plan Project. A proposal evaluation committee evaluated all four proposals and selected the two most qualified consultants based on their technical expertise, past experience on projects of similar scope, and proposed Project team members . The evaluation committee then interviewed the two short -listed consultants. The City determined Michael Baker International, Inc. is the most qualified consultant that provided the best value to the City based on the proposed scope and fee to perform the required environmental services for the Project.

Staff request the City Council approve the selection of Michael Baker Inc. as the environmental consultant, and award the bid contract fee of $190,545 with the option to include four additional tasks, totaling $48,390 for an aggregate of $238,935. The approved budget for the Request for Proposal (RFP) was $200,000, and staff is presenting the item before City Council as required per Chapter 10, Division Article 5 , Division 1, Section 10 -96(a) to approve the consultant agreement for any additiona l fees beyond $200,000, and not to exceed the contract fee of $238,935. The awarded consultant for the Project will provide the City with environmental review services including an environmental determination with optional task s dependent on the findings w ithin the environmental studies. The document determined to be appropriate will be prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines.

RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution No. 2024-47
b. Resolution No. 2024-47 Exhibit “A” - Consulting Agreement

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-47

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, A UTHORIZING THE MAYOR

TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A CONSULTING
AGREEMENT TO MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EL

CABALLO PARK MASTER PLAN PROJECT

WHEREAS, On May 10, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provided funding to the City of Escondido to cover expenses related to “services to Impacted communities,” specifically investments in the cities infrastructure. In awarding the consultant a contract to conduct the environmental review services for the El Caballo Park Master Plan, ARPA funding requirements will be met (“Project”); and WHEREAS, a notice soliciting firms to respond to the Request for Proposal was duly published; WHEREAS, the City received four timely responses to the Request for Proposal and conducted interviews of the top two responding firms;
WHEREAS, Michael Baker International, Inc. was determined to be the most qualified consultant that provided the best value to the City; and
WHEREAS, this City Council desires at this time and deems it to be in the best public interest to authorize the Mayor to execute a consulting agreement with Michael Baker International , Inc. in the amount of $238,935.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true.

2. That the Mayor is authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, a consulting agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc., which is attached and incorporated to this Resolution as Exhibit 21 Item5.
“A”, and subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney.

3. That the City Manager retains the authority to approve amendments to the consulting agreement in an amount consistant with the Escondido Municipal Code.

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Consulting Agreement (v2) - 1 - CAO:2/16/2023
Doc ID: 6a8cb63cd63662b9916a457d9694396c91d0da7a

CITY OF ESCONDIDO

CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This Consulting Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the last signature date set forth below (“Effective Date”),
Between: CITY OF ESCONDIDO
a California municipal corporation
201 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
Attn: Oscar Romero
760-839-4801
("CITY")
And: Michael Baker International, Inc.
a Pennsylvania corporation
5050 Avenida Encinas
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Attn: Tim Thiele, Vice President
760-476-9193
("CONSULTANT").
(The CITY and CONSULTANT each may be referred to herein as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”)
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that it is in the CITY’s best interest to retain the professional services of a consultant to provide professional environmental review services for the El Caballo Park Master Plan work effort;
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT is considered competent to perform the necessary professional services for the CITY; and
WHEREAS, the CITY and CONSULTANT desire to enter into this Agreement f or the per - formance of the Services described herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, terms, and conditions set forth herein, and the mutual benefits derived therefrom, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Description of Services. CONSULTANT shall furnish all of the Services described in the Scope of Work, which is attached to this Agreement as Attachment “A” and incorporated herein by this reference (“Services”).

2. Compensation. In exchange for CONSULTANT’s completion of the Services, the CITY shall pay, Resolution No. 2024-47
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and CONSULTANT shall accept in full, an amount not to exceed the sum of $238,935.

CONSULTANT shall be compensated only for performance of the Services described in this Agreement. No compensation shall be provided for any other work or services without the CITY’s prior written consent. If this Agreement is amended at any time, additional compensation of CONSULTANT contained in any subsequent amendments shall not exceed a cumulative total of 25% of the maximum payment provided for in this Section 2, unless approved by resolution of the City Council.

3. Performance. CONSULTANT shall faithfully perform the Services in a proficient manner, to the satisfaction of the CITY, and in accord with the terms of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion, and coordination of all reports and other information furnished by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, except that CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for the accuracy of information supplied by the CITY.

4. Personnel. The performance of the Services by certain professionals is significant to the CITY. As such, CONSULTANT shall only assign the persons listed on Attachment “B”, attached to this Agreement and incorporated herein by this reference (“Personnel List”), to perform the Services.

CONSULTANT shall not add or remove persons from the Personnel List without the City’s prior written consent. If CONSULTANT has not designated a person to perform a component of the Services, CONSULTANT shall not assign such component of the Services to a person without obtaining the City’s prior written consent. CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any component of the Services without obtaining the City’s prior written consent.

5. Termination. The Parties may mutually terminate this Agreement through a writing signed by both Parties. The CITY may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon providing CONSULTANT with 10 days’ advance written notice. CONSULTANT agrees to cease all work under this Agreement on or before the effective date of any notice of termination. If the CITY terminates this Agreement due to no fault or failure of performance by CONSULTANT, then CONSULTANT shall be compensated based on the work satisfactorily performed at the time of such termination. In no event shall CONSULTANT be entitled to receive more than the amount that would be paid to CONSULTANT for the full performance of the Services.

6. City Property. All original documents, drawings, electronic media, and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement immediately become the exclusive property of the CITY, and shall not be used by CONSULTANT for any other purpose without the CITY’s prior written consent.

7. Insurance Requirements.
a. CONSULTANT shall procure and maintain, at its own cost, during the entire term of this Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services, and the results of such work, by CONSULTANT, its agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors. Insurance coverage shall be at least as broad as the following:
(1) Commercial General Liability. Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) Form CG 00 01 covering Commercial General Liability on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury, and personal & advertising injury, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 general aggregate. (2) Automobile Liability. ISO Form CA 00 01 covering any auto (Code 1), or if CONSULTANT has no owned autos, hired (Code 8) and non- owned autos (Code 9), with limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage, unless waived by the CITY and approved in writing by the CITY’s Risk and Safety Division.

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(3) Workers’ Compensation. Worker’s Compensation as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
(4) Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions). Profe ssional Liability (Errors and Omissions) appropriate to CONSULTANT’s profession, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim and $2,000,000 aggregate.
(5) If CONSULTANT maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums otherwise required by this Agreement, the CITY requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by CONSULTANT. b. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement must be acceptable to the City Attorney and shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance coverage must be provided by an insurer authorized to conduct business in the state of California with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A-: FSC VII, or as approved by the CITY.
(2) Additional Insured Status . Both the Commercial General Liability and the Automobile Liability policies must name the CITY (including its officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers) specifically as an additional insured under the policy on a separate endorsement page. The Commercial General Liability additional insured endorsement shall be at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85, or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38, and CG 20 37 if a later edition is used. The Automobile Liability endorsement shall be at least as broad as ISO Form CA 20 01.
(3) Primary Coverage . CONSULTANT’s insurance coverage shall be primary coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 with respect to the CITY, its officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self -insurance maintained by the CITY, its officials, officers, agents, employees, or volunteers shall be in excess of CONSULTANT’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. (4) Notice of Cancellation. Each insurance policy shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with prior written notice to the CITY. (5) Subcontractors. If applicable, CONSULTANT shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated within this Agreement, and CONSULTANT shall ensure that the CITY (including its officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers) is an additional insured on any insurance required from a subcontractor.
(6) Waiver of Subrogation. CONSULTANT hereby grants to the CITY a waiver of any right to subrogation that any insurer of CONSULTANT may acquire against the CITY by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. CONSULTANT agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this subsection shall apply regardless of whether or not the CITY has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. Any Workers’ Compensation policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the CITY for all work performed by the CONSULTANT, its agents, representat ives, employees, and subcontractors.
(7) Self-Insurance. CONSULTANT may, with the CITY’s prior written consent, fulfill some or all of the insurance requirements contained in this Agreement under a plan of self - insurance. CONSULTANT shall only be permitted to utilize such self-insurance if, in the opinion of the CITY, CONSULTANT’s (i) net worth and (ii) reserves for payment of claims of liability against CONSULTANT are sufficient to adequately compensate for the lack of Resolution No. 2024-47
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other insurance coverage required by this Agreement. CONSULTANT’s utilization of self- insurance shall not in any way limit the liabilities assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement.
(8) Self-Insured Retentions. Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY.
c. Verification of Coverage. At the time CONSULTANT executes this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting the insurance coverage required by this Agreement), which shall meet all requirements under this Agreement. The CITY reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by this Agreement, at any time. d. Special Risks or Circumstances . The CITY reserves the right, at any point during the term of this Agreement, to modify the insurance requirements in this Agreement, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances. e. No Limitation of Obligations. The insurance requirements in this Agreement, including the types and limits of insurance coverage CONSULTANT must maintain, and any approval of such insurance by the CITY, are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to any provisions in this Agreement concerning indemnification. f. Failure to comply with any of the insurance requirements in this Agreement, including, but not limited to, a lapse in any required insurance coverage during the term of this Agreement, shall be a material breach of this Agreement. In the event that CONSULTANT fails to comply with any such insurance requirements in this Agreement, in addition to any other remedies the CITY may have, the CITY may, at its sole option, (i) immediately terminate this Agreement; or (ii) order CONSULTANT to stop work under this Agreement and/or withhold any payment that becomes due to CONSULTANT until CONSULTANT demonstrates compliance with the insurance requirements in this Agreement.

8. Indemnification, Duty to Defend, and Hold Harmless.
a. C ONSULTANT (including CONSULTANT’s agents, employees, and subcontractors, if any) shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the CITY, its officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, proceedings (including but not limited to legal and administrative proceedings of any kind), suits, fines, penalties, judgments, orders, levies, costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, damages, or injuries, in law or equity, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages and attorney’s fees and other related litigation costs and expenses (collectively, “Claims”), of every nature caused by, arising out of, or in connection with CONSULTANT’s performance of the Services or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except where caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY. b. CONSULTANT (including CONSULTANT’s agents, employees, and subcontractors, if any) shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the CITY, its officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all Claims caused by, arising under, or resulting from any violation, or claim of violation, of the San Diego Municipal Storm Water Permit (Order No. R9- 2013-0001, as amended) of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 9, San Diego, that the CITY might suffer, incur, or become subject to by reason of, or occurring as a result of, or allegedly caused by, any work performed pursuant to this Agreement. c. All terms and provisions within this Section 8 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

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9. Anti-Assignment Clause. Because the CITY has relied on the particular skills of CONSULTANT in entering into this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall not assign, delegate, subcontract, or otherwise transfer any duty or right under this Agreement, including as to any portion of the Services, without the CITY’s prior written consent. Any purported assignment, delegation, subcontract, or other transfer made without the CITY’s consent shall be void and ineffective. Unless CONSULTANT assigns this entire Agreement, including all rights and duties herein, to a third party with the CITY’s prior written consent, CONSULTANT shall be the sole payee under this Agreement. Any and all payments made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement are otherwise not assignable.

10. Attorney's Fees and Costs. In any action to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

11. Independent Contractor. CONSULTANT is an independent contractor, and no agency or employment relationship is created by the execution of this Agreement.

12. Amendment. This Agreement shall not be amended except in a writing signed by the CITY and CONSULTANT.

13. Merger Clause. This Agreement, together with its attachments or other documents described or incorporated herein, if any, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the CITY and CONSULTANT concerning the subject of this Agreement and supersedes and replaces all prior negotiations, understandings, or proposed agreements, written or oral, except as otherwise provided herein. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and any of its attachments or related documents, if any, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.

14. Anti-Waiver Clause. None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be waived by the CITY because of previous failure to insist upon strict performance, nor shall any provision be waived because any other provision has been waived by the CITY, in whole or in part.

15. Severability. This Agreement shall be performed and shall be enforceable to the full extent allowed by applicable law, and the illegality, invalidity, waiver, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity, applicability, or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

16. Governing Law. This Agreement and all rights and obligations arising out of it shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue for any action arising from this Agreement shall be conducted only in the state or federal courts of San Diego County, California.

17. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed on separate counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed signature page of this Agreement by electronic means, including an attachment to an email, shall be effective as delivery of an executed original. The Agreement on file with the City is the copy of the Agreement that shall take precedence if any differences exist between or among copies or counterparts of the Agreement.

18. Provisions Cumulative . The foregoing provisions are cumulative to, in addition to, and not in limitation of any other rights or remedies available to the CITY.

19. Notice. Any statements, communications, or notices to be provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be sent to the attention of the persons indicated herein, and the CITY and CONSULTANT shall promptly provide the other Party with notice of any changes to such contact information.

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20. Business License. CONSULTANT shall obtain a City of Escondido Business License prior to execution of this Agreement and shall maintain such Busines s License throughout the term of this Agreement.

21. Compliance with Laws, Permits, and Licenses. CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, regulations, rules, and other legal requirements in effect during the term of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall obtain any and all permits, licenses, and other authorizations necessary to perform the Services.

Neither the CITY, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees, or agents of the CITY, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of CONSULTANT to comply with this section.

22. Prevailing Wages. If applicable, pursuant to California Labor Code section 1770 et seq., CONSULTANT agrees that a prevailing rate and scale of wages, in accordance with applicable laws, shall be paid in performing this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, regul ations, rules, and other legal requirements pertaining to the payment of prevailing wages. The prevailing rate and scale to be paid shall be the same as the applicable “General Prevailing Wage Determination” approved by the Department of Industrial Relations as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, which are available online at
http://www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/dprewagedetermination.htm
and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. Neither the CITY, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees, or agents of the CITY, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of CONSULTANT to comply with this section.

23. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of and shall comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (“IRCA”). CONSULTANT represents and warrants that all of its employees and the employees of any subcontractor retained by CONSULTANT who perform any of the Services under this Agreement, are and will be authorized to perform the Services in full compliance with the IRCA. CONSULTANT affirms that as a licensed contractor and employer in the State of California, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of employment and that only employees legally eligible to work in the United States will perform the Services. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with the IRCA before commencing any Services, and continuously throughout the performance of the Services and the term of this Agreement.

24. The Parties acknowledge that Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ("SLFRF") administrated by the U.S Department of Treasury (“Federal Awarding Agency”) and established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA") will be used to fund all or a portion of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable federal law, regulations, executive orders, policies, procedures, and directives relating to such funds.

25. Equal Employment Opportunity. During the performance of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT agrees as follows:
a. The CONSULTANT will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The CONSULTANT will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONSULTANT agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and Resolution No. 2024-47
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applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
b. The CONSULTANT will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
c. The CONSULTANT will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the CONSULTANT's legal duty to furnish information.
d. The CONSULTANT will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided advising the said labor union or workers' representatives of the CONSULTANT's commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. e. The CONSULTANT will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. f. The CONSULTANT will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders. g. In the event of the CONSULTANT’s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this Agreement or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this Agreement may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the CONSULTANT may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law. h. The CONSULTANT will include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding subpart a of this section and the provisions of subparts a through h in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The CONSULTANT will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance:

Provided, however, that in the event a CONSULTANT becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the administering agency, the CONSULTANT may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

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The applicant further agrees that it will be bound by the above equal opportunity clause with respect to its own employment practices when it participates in federally assisted construction work: Provided, That if the applicant so participating is a State or local government, the above equal opportunity clause is not applicable to any agency, instrumentality or subdivision of such government which does not participate in work on or under the contract.

The applicant agrees that it will assist and cooperate actively with the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor in obtaining the compliance of CONSULTANTs and subcontractors with the equal opportunity clause and the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, that it will furnish the administering agency and t he Secretary of Labor such information as they may require for the supervision of such compliance, and that it will otherwise assist the administering agency in the discharge of the agency's primary responsibility for securing compliance.

The applicant further agrees that it will refrain from entering into any contract or contract modification subject to Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, with a CONSULTANT debarred from, or who has not demonstrated eligibility for, Government contracts and federally assisted construction contracts pursuant to the Executive Order and will carry out such sanctions and penalties for violation of the equal opportunity clause as may be imposed upon CONSULTANTs and subcontractors by the administering agency or the Secretary of Labor pursuant to Part II, Subpart D of the Executive Order. In addition, the applicant agrees that if it fails or refuses to comply with these undertakings, the administering agency may take any or all of the following actions: Cancel, terminate, or suspend in whole or in part this grant (contract, loan, insurance, guarantee); refrain from extending any further assistance to the applicant under the program with respect to which the failure or refund occurred until satisfactory assurance of future compliance has been received from such applicant; and refer the case to the Department of Justice for appropriate legal proceedings.

26. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act.
i. All transactions regarding this Agreement shall be done in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141- 3144, and 3146-3148) and the requirements of 29 C.F.R. pt. 5 as may be applicable. The CONSULTANT shall comply with 40 U.S.C. 3141-3144, and 3146-3148 and the requirements of 29 C.F.R. pt. 5 as applicable.
j. CONSULTANTs are required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor.
k. Additionally, CONSULTANTs are required to pay wages not less than once a week

27. Compliance with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act.
l. CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT shall comply with 18 U.S.C. § 874, 40 U.S.C. § 3145, and the requirements of 29 C.F.R. pt. 3 as may be applicable, which are incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
m. Subcontracts. The CONSULTANT and any subcontractors shall insert in any subcontracts the clause above and such other clauses as FEMA may by appropriate instructions require, and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractors or lower tier subcontractors with all of these contract clauses. n. Breach. A breach of the contract clauses above may be grounds for termination of the contract, and for debarment as a CONSULTANT and subcontractors as provided in 29 C.F.R. § 5.12.

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28. Clean Air Act. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq. CONSULTANT agrees to report each violation to the CITY and understands and agrees that the CITY will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the Federal Awarding Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office. CONSULTANT agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $150,000 financed in whole or in part with federal assistance provided by the Federal Awarding Agency.

29. Federal Water Pollution Control Act. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. CONSULTANT agrees to report each violation to the CITY and understands and agrees that the CITY will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the Federal Awarding Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office.

CONSULTANT agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $150,000 financed in whole or in part with federal assistance provided by the Federal Awarding Agency.

30. Debarment and Suspension.
o. This Agreement is a covered transaction for purposes of 2 C.F.R. Part 180 and 2 C.F.R. Part 3000. As such, CONSULTANT is required to verify that none of CONSULTANT’s principals (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.995) or its affiliates (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.905) are excluded (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.940) or disqualified (defined at 2 C.F.R. § 180.935). p. CONSULTANT shall comply with 2 C.F.R. Part 18 0, Subpart C and 2 C.F.R. Part 3000, Subpart C, and must include a requirement to comply with these regulations in any lower tier covered transaction CONSULTANT enters into.
q. This certification is a material representation of fact relied upon by the CITY. I f it is later determined that CONSULTANT did not comply with 2 C.F.R. Part 180, Subpart C and 2 C.F.R. Part 3000, Subpart C, in addition to remedies available to the CITY, the federal government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment.
r. The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 C.F.R. Part 180, Subpart C and 2 C.F.R. Part 3000, Subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer. The bidder or proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.

31. Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended). s. Prior to entering into this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall file the required certification pursuant to the Byrd Anti -Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended)). Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any federal contract, grant, or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. Each tier shall also disclose any lobbying with non-federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient who in turn will forward the certification(s) to the Federal Awarding Agency.
t. Required Certification. At the time CONSULTANT executes this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with a completed Appendix A, 44 C.F.R. Part 18 – Certification Regarding Lobbying. A blank Appendix A, 44 C.F.R. Part 18 – Certification Regarding Lobbying is attached to this Agreement as Attachment “C” and incorporated herein by this reference.

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32. Procurement of Recovered Materials. In the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA -designated items unless the product cannot be acquired (1) competitively within a timeframe providing for compliance with the Agreement’s performance schedule, (2) meeting Agreement performance requirements, or (3) at a reasonable price. Information about this requirement, along with the list of EPA-designated items, is available at EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines website, located at https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program. CONSULTANT shall also comply with all other applicable requirements of Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

33. Access to Records. The following access to records requirements apply to this Agreement: (1) CONSULTANT agrees to provide the CITY, the Federal Awarding Agency Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their authorized representatives access to any books, documents, papers, and records of CONSULTANT that are directly pertinent to this Agreement for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions.

CONSULTANT agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed. CONSULTANT agrees to provide the Federal Awarding Agency Administrator or their authorized representatives access to construction or other work sites pertaining to the work being completed under this Agreement. In compliance with the Disaster Recovery Act of 2018, the CITY and CONSULTANT acknowledge and agree that no language in this Agreement is intended to prohibit audits or internal reviews by the Federal Awarding Agency Administrator or the Comptroller General of the United States.

34. Federal Awarding Agency Seal, Logo, and Flags . CO NSULTANT shall not use the Federal Awarding Agency seal(s), logos, crests, or reproductions of flags or likenesses of Federal Awarding Agency officials without specific Federal Awarding Agency pre-approval.

35. No Obligation by Federal Government. The United States Federal Government is not a party to this Agreement and is not subject to any obligations or Agreement to the CITY, CONSULTANT, or any other party pertaining to any matter resulting from this Agreement.

36. Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts. CONSULTANT acknowledges that 31 U.S.C. Chapter 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements) applies to CONSULTANT’s actions pertaining to this Agreement.

37. Effective Date . Unless a different date is provided in this Agreement, the effective date of this Agreement shall be the latest date of execution set forth by the names of the signatories below.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed by the Parties or their duly authorized representatives as of the Effective Date:

CITY OF ESCONDIDO

Date:

Dane White, Mayor

04 / 02 / 2024

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Date:

Tim Thiele, Office Executive

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MICHAEL R. MCGUINNESS, CITY ATTORNEY

BY:

THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST QUALIFIED PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

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A. General
ATTACHMENT “A”
Scope of Work

Michael Baker International, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (“Consultant”) will provide the City of Escondido, a California municipal corporation (“City”) with environmental review services for the El Caballo Park Master Plan work effort (“Project”).

B. Location

Consultant to provide services at various locations, including certain services located at the Project sites located at, 3420 Valley Center Road, Escondido, CA 92027 and at 201 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92029.

C. Services

Consultant to provide the following services which are more particularly described in Exhibit 1 , which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement (including the Scope of Work) and Exhibit 1, the terms of the Agreement shall prevail.

Services and documents prepared under this Agreement shall be subject to final review and approval by the City. Services shall generally include:

1. Perform Project management and Project initiation roles which shall include, at a minimum; a kickoff meeting, a site visit, and monthly status meetings.

2. Perform document review and initial research which shall include initial research, a draft Project description, Native American engagement, and preparation of technical studies. The California Environmental Quali ty Act (CEQA) experts shall respond to two sets of consolidated City comments, revise reports as appropriate, resubmit to City for final approval for incorporation of relevant technical data into the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND).

3. Prepare the draft IS/MND and process the Public Review to include preparation of a screen check draft IS/MND, respond to one consolidated set of City comments on screen check IS/MND, submit draft Administrative IS/MND to City, revise draft Administrative IS/MND, prepare a proof check draft IS/MND for final City review and distribution, complete a draft Notice of Intent (NOI) to adopt the MND, prepare a distribution list of recipients for City review, administratively process and file the City approved and signed NOI with the San Diego County Clerk and State Clearinghouse (with City authorization).

4. Perform final IS/MND responsibilities to include outlining responses to comment letters during 30-day public review period, respond to two sets of consolidated City comments on the draft responses, draft the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for review by City, respond to one set of consolidated comments from City, finalize the MMRP for adoption by the City in support of the IS/MND, prepare the final IS/MND for City review, respond to one set of consolidated City comments, provide three hard copies of the final document and technical reports and one USB drive to City, attend one Escondido Planning Commission hearing and one Escondido City Council hearing to answer environmental questions, assist as-needed with staff report development, prepare a draft Notice of Determination (NOD), file the NOD with the State Clearinghouse and the San Diego County Clerk.

5. Perform an aquatic resources jurisdictional delineation and prepare the report, prepare a Preliminary Hydrology/Drainage Technical Study, and prepare a Transportation Operations Analysis.

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D. Scheduling

Consultant to schedule specific dates of work in advance by contacting Oscar Romero at 760-839- 4801 or [email protected]. Further instructions will be provided upon scheduling.

E. Contract Price and Payment Terms

The contract price shall not exceed $238,935. The contract price includes all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation required to perform the work. Services will be billed as services are performed. Payment will be made after services have been performed and within 30 days of receipt of an invoice for those services.

F. Term

The term of this Agreement shall be for one year , commencing on the Effective Date of the Agreement.

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Personnel List

Pursuant to Section 4 of the Agreement, CONSULTANT shall only assign performance of Services to persons listed in Exhibit 2, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

CONSULTANT shall not add or remove persons from this Personnel List without the City’s prior written consent. If CONSULTANT has not designated a person to perform a component of the Services, CONSULTANT shall not assign such component of the Services to a person without obtaining the City’s prior written consent. CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any component of the Services without obtaining the City’s prior written consent.

Acknowledged by:

04 / 02 / 2024
Date:

Tim Thiele, Vice President
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Appendix A, 44 C.F.R. Part 18 – Certification Regarding Lobbying

The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.

3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
(“Consultant”), certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Consultant understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. Chap. 38, Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements, apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.

Signature of Consultant’s Authorized Official

Tim Thiele, Vice President/Office Executive

Name and Title of Consultant’s Authorized Official

04 / 02 / 2024

Date

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Exhibit 1

RFP NO. 24-17 | January 8, 2024

City of Escondido
Planning Division
201 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025

EL CABALLO PARK MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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COVER LETTER. .................................................................................... 1 SUMMARY ................................................................................................. 2 PROPOSED PROJECT TEAM. .................................................................. 8 QUALIFICATIONS&EXPERIENCE. .......................................................... 12 WORK SCHEDULE. ................................................................................... 17 CONFLICT OF INTEREST ........................................................................ 18

APPENDIX
Attachment B
Attachment C
Exhibit 2

*Rate Sheet & Cost Estimate (Under Separate Cover)

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL ▬ MBAKERINTL.COM

EL CABALLO PARK MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL ▬ CITY OF ESCONDIDO ▬ RFP NO. 24-17 ▬ PAGE 1 Doc ID: 6a8cb63cd63662b9916a457d9694396c91d0da7a

January 8, 2024
Pricila Roldan
Associate Planner
Planning Division
201 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025

RE: RFP NO. 24-17 El Caballo Park Master Plan Environmental Review Dear Ms. Roldan,
Michael Baker International, Inc. (Michael Baker) is pleased to submit our proposal for the El Caballo Park Master Plan Environmental Review. Our team of professionals blends local familiarity, responsiveness, and relationships with national-level expertise to complete projects within budget and on schedule. We confirm that all elements of the Request for Proposals have been reviewed and understood.

We believe our proactive approach, experienced team, and ability to effectively work with the City will ultimately be the best foundation for a successful project. We look forward to working collaboratively with your team and important local stakeholders to deliver a highly accurate, defensible, and quality document for the City’s consideration.

Key Team members include Bob Stark as the Project Principal authorized to represent the firm on all matters related to the proposal, John Bellas as Project Director/Quality Assurance, and Nicole Marotz as Project Manager. Nicole and John have extensive experience in Southern California regarding master planning, parks, and environmental services.

Sincerely,
Michael Baker International, Inc.

Nicole Marotz, AICP, LEED AP Bob Stark, AICP
Project Manager Project Principal
619.602.9314 858.527.7829
[email protected] [email protected]
Key Point of Contact
9635 Granite Ridge Dr Ste 300 9635 Granite Ridge Dr Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92123 San Diego, CA 92123

THE MICHAEL BAKER TEAM OFFERS THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO
☑ Extensive Parks & Recreation Facilities Experience
Michael Baker has extensive experience preparing documents in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for numerous parks, recreation facilities, athletic fields, and school projects with significant recreational components, enabling a deep understanding of key environmental issues and community concerns that such improvement projects may raise. ☑ Demonstrated Experience with Local High-Profile Development Projects Michael Baker recently worked with the City of Escondido to prepare the Environmental Impact (EIR) Report for the Harvest Hills Specific Plan & Citywide Sphere-of-Influence Update EIR project (formerly Safari Highlands Ranch), providing our CEQA team members a strong familiarity with key community concerns and City of Escondido regulations and procedures, as well as a keen awareness of the local planning, environmental, and political environment. ☑ Efficiency & Cost Savings from our In-House Team
Michael Baker brings an extensive team of in-house technical experts to the project, thereby avoiding the need for outside subconsultants and allowing for efficiency and cost savings through familiarity with City of Escondido requirements, clear communication, and effective information sharing. Our qualifications demonstrate our overall technical capabilities and our team’s commitment to dedicate all resources necessary to assist the City in delivering this project.

Michael Baker is willing to enter
a contract under the terms and
conditions prescribed by the
RFP and Exhibit 1 Consulting
Agreement. Michael Baker
acknowledges receipt of
Addendums 1 and 2.

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Project Understanding & Approach
Michael Baker recognizes the uniqueness in character and heritage that El Caballo Park brings to the City, its residents, and visitors alike. The opportunities to enhance the park in support of the Charros Association, public events, and equestrian enthusiasts, as well as the public, are well presented in the Master Plan, laying the groundwork for potential improvements envisioned for the use. Michael Baker further recognizes the City’s extensive public outreach efforts in preparing the Master Plan to address public desires and concerns for how the Master Plan is ultimately implemented, further underscoring the local importance and history of the park.

Michael Baker understands that the park will offer a central, open, passive recreational lawn area surrounded by a variety of natural play opportunities, picnic groves, an equestrian center, and other supporting facilities. Opportunities for active and passive recreation will be provided via construction and/ or enhancement of equestrian facilities and trails, public picnic areas, educational opportunities, public art, and pedestrian and bicycle linkages to Escondido Creek Trail, as well as supporting parking areas, bicycle storage, and spectator seating. A new community hall will offer multi-use space for public gatherings, events, and other varying activities. Additionally, pedestrian access is proposed to link Mayflower Dog Park with El Caballo Park, thus creating one cohesive park.

A key component of the project will be the proposed tributary creek improvements and modification of the Escondido Creek channel to remove the concrete sides and a portion of the concrete bottom and replace the concrete with vegetation. As identified in the El Caballo Park Master Plan, such activities are aimed at improving the aesthetic value of the creek and enabling greater infiltration. Michael Baker’s in-house civil engineering team specializing in hydrology/water quality is poised to aid the City in evaluating the potential effects of undertaking such improvements. Michael Baker also offers a deep bench of biologists and regulatory permitting specialists who will provide needed expertise in evaluating potential effects relative to aquatic and biological resources that may be affected.

Consideration and protection of cultural and historic resources are also anticipated to be an important component of evaluating the project, recognizing the cultural heritage that the subject site brings. As the existing park and horse arenas are over 50 years old and are proposed for improvements, it is anticipated that such elements will require evaluation for eligibility for listing as historic resources. As such, our scope of work includes such evaluations to determine if there are historical resources, as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(a), and
identification of proper mitigation measures, as appropriate, for potential impacts that may occur.

Based on results of our field visit and site reconnaissance, it is anticipated that the proposed improvements to El Caballo Park may have potential effects relative to hydrology/water quality, biological resources, cultural resources, transportation, and noise, due to expansion or enhancement of the existing park facilities. Given our previous experience working with the City of Escondido, as well as our depth of experience working on similar parks and recreation projects, Michael Baker is keenly aware of such issues and understands the local concerns that may arise, Further, Michael Baker recognizes the City’s need to engage the public in the environmental review process and to invite meaningful comment on the CEQA document. Although, as
discussed below, our preliminary recommendation is for
preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), which does not require a public scoping meeting pursuant to CEQA to obtain public comment, Michael Baker acknowledges the City’s sensitivity to interested parties and organizations relative to implementation of the Master Plan, including the El Caballo Conservancy, as critical stakeholders in the environmental review process. Although not required with preparation of a MND pursuant to CEQA, Michael Baker will work with the City, respectfully acknowledging all relevant public comments received, to prepare responses that are sensitive to the issues raised and to ensure that a commenter’s concerns are adequately addressed. Other approaches to public noticing and engaging public comment from community members are
discussed under Subtask 4.1, Responses to Comments, in our scope of work.

Preliminary Recommendation
Based on the information provided by the City, additional research, and Michael Baker’s familiarity with similar park improvement projects, it is our recommendation that the appropriate CEQA document to evaluate the project as proposed is a Mitigated Negative Declaration, which will be supported through preparation of an Initial Study (IS). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15070, the project as described in the Master Plan is not anticipated to result in a significant effect on the environment that cannot be mitigated. Critical in supporting the IS/MND approach will be crafting a complete and internally consistent project description upon which the technical studies will be based, and which will provide a clear understanding of the project to the public. The project description will identify the “whole of the project,” including proposed physical improvements, phasing, anticipated activities and events, and other such aspects, some of which the City may not know or that may change as the project description is developed. Regardless, the IS/MND will need to evaluate how the project will be implemented while recognizing that changes could occur over time. Michael Baker will further discuss the intended approach with the City upon project initiation to identify key project elements and issues of concern.

Scope of Services

1.1 Kickoff Meeting/Site Visit
Michael Baker will attend an in-person or virtual kickoff meeting to initiate the work effort, identify roles and responsibilities, review project plans, develop a roster of stakeholders/ interested parties, discuss key environmental considerations, solidify the project schedule, and discuss the action plan for achieving that schedule. Following the meeting, Michael Baker will provide the City with a list of anticipated data needs. Michael Baker CEQA staff will also conduct a site visit to document existing conditions on-site and identify potential environmental issues of concern.
as well as how to address them.

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1.2 Project Meetings
Monthly status meetings may include reviewing the City’s comments on administrative draft documents, discussing the results of the technical environmental studies, preparing for public meetings (e.g., public hearings), reviewing comments received from the public and outside agencies, and for other coordination purposes. Michael Baker will prepare an agenda shared at least one day before the meeting and share meeting minutes no more than one week following the meeting.

2.1 Initial Research
Michael Baker will coordinate with City staff, as well as relevant federal, state, and local agencies that may be affected by the project and will review relevant environmental- and planning-related data, previous studies for the project site and surrounding area, and/or other available files, exhibits, maps, and reference documents. The Michael Baker team will evaluate the necessary information with respect to the proposed project and identify any data gaps.

2.2 Draft Project Description
Following the kickoff meeting, Michael Baker will prepare a draft project description which will fully describe all elements of the project and the range of required approvals. The draft project description will be submitted to the City for review and comment. After receiving the City’s comments and making the appropriate changes, Michael Baker will submit a revised version of the project description to the City for approval, which will be the basis for the analysis presented in the technical studies.

2.3 Native American Engagement
Michael Baker will assist the City with meeting Native American consultation requirements pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 52. In coordination with the City, we will prepare the draft consultation letters to tribes on the tribal contact list from the Native American Heritage Commission. Additionally, Michael Baker will participate in up to four meetings, in support of the City, with any tribes requesting consultation on the project.

2.4 Preparation of Technical Studies
Based on information provided by the City and the El Caballo Park Master Plan, this scope of work assumes that the following technical reports will be prepared in support of the CEQA analysis. Prior to initiating preparation of the technical studies, Michael Baker will submit a list of anticipated technical studies for review and confirmation by City staff.

In preparing the technical studies, our CEQA experts will respond to two sets of consolidated City comments and will revise the technical reports as appropriate. The technical reports will be resubmitted to the City for final approval to allow for incorporation of relevant technical data into the IS/MND.

This scope assumes that all documents will be transmitted electronically; no hard copies are proposed.

Air Quality
Existing Conditions/Regulatory Framework
The project is located within the San Diego Air Basin, which is under the jurisdiction of the San Diego Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD). Federal, state, regional, and local air quality regulations will be discussed. The SDAPCD does not have its own adopted guidelines, and therefore recommends that analyses address the requirements set forth by the County of San Diego CEQA Guidelines.

Construction-Related Emissions
Operational (i.e., area, energy, and mobile source) emissions will be quantified and compared to the SDAPCD regional
thresholds of significance. Primary sources of emissions will be related to area sources and local/regional vehicle miles traveled, which will be derived from CalEEMod and the transportation study. Project consistency with the SDAPCD Regional Air Quality Strategy will be evaluated.

Long-Term Emissions
Operational (i.e., area, energy, and mobile source) emissions will be quantified and compared to the SDAPCD regional
thresholds of significance. Primary sources of emissions will be related to area sources and local/regional vehicle miles traveled, which will be derived from CalEEMod and the transportation study. Project consistency with the SDAPCD Regional Air Quality Strategy will be evaluated.

Biological Resources
Michael Baker will conduct a literature review of the California Natural Diversity Database (California Department of Fish and Wildlife [CDFW]), Rare Plant Inventory (California Native Plant Society), Web Soil Survey (Natural Resources Conservation Service), National Wetlands Inventory (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS]), Information for Planning and Conservation (USFWS), and other relevant information available for the regional vicinity, such as the City of Escondido’s Final Multiple Habitat Conservation Plan (MHCP). Michael Baker biologists will also conduct a site visit to document existing conditions and to characterize vegetation communities and land covers that may represent potential biological constraints to future site improvements. The review will be primarily based on existing conditions on-site and directly adjacent to the property but will also consider previously recorded species occurrences in the region and existing regulations, or regulations that may come into effect during the environmental review process.

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A Biological Resources Report will be prepared to summarize the information and results obtained during the literature review and field survey; document plant, wildlife, and vegetation communities observed; and determine the potential for any special-status species to occur on or within the vicinity of the project site. The report will analyze the project site within the context of the MHCP and any current City guidance.

Potential impacts to special-status biological resources, recommendations for avoidance/minimization and/or mitigation measures, and applicable regulatory approvals will be identified to confirm the analysis of biological resources is compliant with current standards under CEQA. At this time, focused studies for special-status species do not appear warranted. Should field surveys identify potential presence of special-status species, Michael Baker will immediately discuss with the City specific recommendations for focused studies in support of the CEQA review.

Cultural Resources
Michael Baker will conduct a cultural resources technical study of the approximately 80-acre El Caballo Park. The study will include a cultural resources records search of the project area and a 0.5-mile surrounding search radius at the South Coastal Information Center, a Native American Heritage Commission Sacred Lands File search, literature, historic map and aerial photo review, local historical society consultation, a built environment and archaeological pedestrian survey, and an archaeological sensitivity analysis of the project site. Michael Baker will also consult with the City to identify an appropriate Native American monitor to accompany the archaeologist during the pedestrian survey.

The existing park and horse arenas are over 50 years old and are proposed for improvements. Therefore, such elements will be evaluated for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, and the City of Escondido’s Local Register of Historic Places.

The park will be recorded and evaluated as a whole on the appropriate California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 series forms. The intent is to determine if there are historical resources, as defined in CEQA Section 15064.5(a), within the project area. We also anticipate a Section 106 trigger for the presumed USACE 404 permit associated with modifications of Escondido Creek and will include regulatory language to ensure compliance with Section 106 and an
evaluation of the park under criteria for listing in the National Register. The cultural resources technical report will comply with both CEQA and Section 106 regulations.

The findings will be summarized in a technical report that will include an assessment of potential direct and indirect impacts to historical resources/historic properties; recommendations or mitigation measures, as applicable; and a summary of Native American consultation. Further studies may be required if additional cultural resources are identified.

This scope of work assumes that the results of the
archaeological survey will be negative; should additional sites be encountered, they will be documented on DPR 523 site forms. If potentially significant sites are identified, evaluation of their eligibility to the California and National Registers is not included in this proposal and will be performed under a contract augment. One DPR 523 form series set will be prepared for the park. If agency comments require additional research, site visits, or meetings/conference calls, Michael Baker will work with the City on an appropriate cost augment to provide additional iterations of the report.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Energy
Michael Baker will review relevant land use data and will prepare an inventory of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (i.e., nitrous oxide, methane, and carbon dioxide) from both direct (i.e., area and mobile sources) and indirect sources (i.e., energy/water consumption and wastewater/solid waste generation). In addition, total GHG emissions from construction activities will be amortized into the GHG emissions inventory.

Reductions from recently adopted programs and regulat ions will be included, such as improvements in fuel efficiency, state building code energy efficiency, and water efficiency.

For environmental review purposes, the City uses a screening threshold of 500 annual metric tons of carbon dioxide
equivalents (MTCO2e) based on the City’s 2021 Climate Action Plan (CAP). Projects generating less than 500 MTCO2e annually are not considered individually or cumulatively significant with respect to impact on climate change. If the project would generate more than 500 MTCO2e annually, the CAP Consistency Checklist will need to be completed to show project consistency with the CAP. In addition, the analysis will review project consistency with applicable plans for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions, such as the California Air Resources Board 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan, the San Diego Association of Governments 2021 Regional Plan, the City’s General Plan, and the CAP. Mitigation measures will be identified and incorporated, as necessary, to reduce potentially significant GHG impacts of the proposed project.

Michael Baker will analyze the energy implications of the project pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21100(b)(3) and Appendices F and G of the CEQA Guidelines. These statutes and guidelines require a project to describe, where relevant, the wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary consumption of energy caused by a project. In addition, Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines requires a consistency analysis with state or local plans for renewable energy or energy efficiency. The analysis will quantify energy consumption associated with short-term construction activities, long-term operations, any buildings, and transportation based on the project’s land use data. The analysis will also qualitatively discuss the effects of the project on regional and local energy supply, demand, and resources, and the project’s consistency with energy standards and requirements.

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Hydrology/Storm Water Technical Memorandum
Michael Baker will evaluate hydrology/drainage effects of the proposed project, based on the concept design improvements from the Draft El Caballo Park Master Plan Report (2014). The evaluation will build upon the drainage concepts outlined in the 2014 report and will qualitatively discuss run-on from upstream tributaries to support design of new on-site conveyance channels that prevent commingle with project site runoff. The evaluation will also include consideration of the improvements proposed for Escondido Creek to change the creek from its current state (concrete channel) to a soft-bottom channel with vegetative plantings and potential effects on hydrology/ drainage. The evaluation will serve, in part, as the baseline for any future correspondence with the City of Escondido Floodplain Manager, given that the existing main channel through the site is currently mapped by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a special flood hazard area (Zone A, no base flood elevations determined).

Additionally, as indicated in the Master Plan, the project is expected to produce pollutants which may include sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, organic compounds, trash and
debris, bacteria and viruses, pesticides, and other substances.

Michael Baker will consider the concept design improvements documented in the Draft El Caballo Park Master Plan (2014) in qualitatively evaluating potential project effects on storm water quality in support of the CEQA document. Potential best management practices (BMPs) and low-impact development
strategies will be identified with consideration for RWQCB Order No. R9-2013-0001, as amended by Order Nos. R9-2015- 001 and R9-2015-0100, NPDES No. CAS0109266, and the
City o f Escondido’s Storm Water Design Manual. The storm water evaluation will build upon the BMP concepts outlined in the 2014 Master Plan and will make recommendations as to how they may be refined, as required, to bring the project in compliance with current storm water requirements for priority development projects. Additionally, mitigation measures may be recommended beyond standard regulatory compliance
measures described in the Master Plan to ensure that potential water quality impacts (i.e., such as those related to animal waste) remain less than significant.

Michael Baker will prepare a Hydrology/Storm Water Technical Memorandum to incorporate the evaluations identified above. If it is determined by the City that more detailed, formal technical studies are required, Michael Baker can prepare such studies upon request; refer to the Hydrology/Water Quality section.

Noise
Existing Conditions/Regulatory Framework
Michael Baker will review applicable noise and land use compatibility criteria for the project area. Noise standards regulating noise impacts will be discussed for land uses on and adjacent to the project site. Based on our preliminary reconnaissance survey of the project site and surroundings, it is anticipated that vehicles traveling along Valley Parkway/ Valley Center Road are the predominant noise generator in the project area. Michael Baker will utilize available noise data from the City’s General Plan EIR and other recent area studies in evaluating existing conditions; this scope of work does not include conducting on-site noise level measurements. It is anticipated that area sensitive receptors to be considered may include the existing Community Church and Preschool to the northeast and residential uses to the south/southeast (Eureka Estates).

Construction-Related Noise
Construction noise impacts will be evaluated in terms of maximum levels (Lmax) and hourly equivalent continuous noise levels (Leq) and the frequency of occurrence at nearby sensitive receptor locations. Analysis requirements will be based on the sensitivity of the area, anticipated construction activities, and Noise Ordinance specifications.

Operational Noise
The project-generated off-site traffic noise levels will be compared to the applicable Noise Ordinance specifications and/or land use compatibility criteria for off-site uses with consideration for area sensitive receptors. On-site noise- generating activities, such as use by the Charros de Escondido and associated charreada events, other spectator or
amphitheater events, increased equestrian activity, outdoor education, or public/private events held at the new community hall, as well as potential noise increases caused by activities associated with the expanded vehicular and equestrian trailer parking, may be considered for potential impacts on adjacent uses and assessed against the Noise Ordinance specifications.

Compliance with applicable noise standards will be evaluated, with recommended mitigation measures included where
appropriate.

Transportation/Traffic
Michael Baker will prepare a Transportation Memorandum
to assess vehicle miles traveled (VMT) associated with the proposed project. The analysis will be prepared consistent with the City of Escondido’s Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines (City Guidelines). Michael Baker will calculate the expected number of vehicle trips to be generated by the project using SANDAG’s (Not So) Brief Guide of Vehicle Traffic Generation Rates for the San Diego Region and ITE Trip Generation Manual (Institute of Transportation Engineers, 11th edition) as needed. A trip generation will be developed to estimate daily AM peak hour and PM peak hour site trips and will be documented in the Transportation Memorandum.

Michael Baker will prepare a VMT screening analysis to
determine if the project can be screened out from the
requirement to prepare a detailed VMT analysis based on the CEQA VMT Screening Criteria outlined in Section 3.3 of the City Guidelines. The trip generation estimate of daily trips will be utilized in this analysis. The screening exercise will be conducted to evaluate if the project can be determined to have a less-than-significant impact or if a full VMT assessment with VMT calculation will be required. Based on an initial analysis, it appears that the site will screen out since the project is considered a local-serving public facility; however, an in-depth trip generation and screening analysis is required to confirm.

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Task 5: Optional Tasks

3.1 Screencheck IS/MND
Michael Baker will prepare a screencheck draft IS/MND that includes the analyses, findings, and mitigation measures from the technical studies completed under Task 2, as well as responses to the remaining CEQA thresholds of the Initial Study checklist (aesthetics, hazards, and hazardous materials, land use and planning, public services, recreation, utilities and service systems, and wildfire, among others). Based on our review of the information provided and in-house research to date, Michael Baker anticipates the CEQA document can conclude that all impacts can be reduced to less than significant through project design or via implementation of reasonable mitigation measures.

3.2 Administrative Draft IS/MND
Michael Baker will respond to one consolidated set of City comments on the screencheck IS/MND. The administrative draft of the document will be submitted to the City for review.

3.3 Proofcheck IS/MND
Upon receipt of City comments on the administrative draft IS/ MND, Michael Baker will make any needed revisions. Michael Baker will prepare a proofcheck draft IS/MND for final City review, reproduction, and distribution.

3.4 Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration Michael Baker will complete a draft Notice of Intent (NOI) to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration along with a draft distribution list of recipients for City review. Michael Baker will file the NOI with the San Diego County Clerk (filing fees are not included in this cost estimate) and with the State Clearinghouse (upon City authorization). This scope of work assumes that the City will publish the NOI in a local newspaper and will post the document on the City’s website.

4.1 Responses to Comments
Michael Baker will work with City staff, as needed, to outline responses to comment letters received during the 30-day public review period and will prepare an administrative draft of the responses for review. Michael Baker will respond to two sets of consolidated City comments on the draft responses prior to finalizing. This cost estimate assumes that no new technical analysis will be required. Michael Baker will discuss with the City as needed if comment letters received exceed such expectations.

Although not part of this scope of work, Michael Baker offers an in-house team of professional community outreach
specialists who routinely conduct community workshops,
design charrettes, and scoping meetings to obtain public comment, inspire interest and open discussion, and encourage idea sharing. If desired, Michael Baker can discuss with the City the appropriateness of holding a public meeting and how Michael Baker can assist in such efforts to engage meaningful public comment on the CEQA document, including from key stakeholders.

Michael Baker will further provide support to the City in the noticing process to ensure that adequate awareness of the opportunity to comment on the document is achieved. Limited meeting time (via teleconference and billed on a time-and- materials basis) is included in our scope of work to allow for participation of Michael Baker staff in up to two conversations with key stakeholder groups to engage discussion of specific issues or concerns, upon request of the City.

4.2 Final IS/MND and Mitigation Monitoring &
Reporting Program
Michael Baker will draft the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for review by City staff. Michael Baker will respond to one set of consolidated comments from City staff and will finalize the MMRP for adoption by the City in support of the IS/MND. Michael Baker will prepare the final IS/MND for City review and will respond to one consolidated set of City comments on the document, if applicable. Three hard copies of the final document (including technical studies) and one USB drive will be provided.

4.3 Public Hearings
Michael Baker’s Project Principal, Bob Stark, will attend one City of Escondido Planning Commission hearing and one City Council hearing for the project to answer any environmental questions that may arise. As needed, Michael Baker may assist the City with preparation of the staff report prior to City consideration of the project at such hearings.

4.4 Notice of Determination
Upon completion of the City’s action on the project, Michael Baker will prepare a draft Notice of Determination. Michael Baker will file the document with the State Clearinghouse (with City authorization) and transmit a receipt of filing to the City.

Michael Baker will also file the Notice of Determination with the San Diego County Clerk (County and CDFW document filing fees are not included in this cost estimate).

5.1 Aquatic Resources Delineation Report
If requested by the City, Michael Baker will perform an aquatic resources jurisdictional delineation to document “waters of the United States” and “waters of the State,” including potential jurisdictional wetlands, located on the project site. Prior to the survey, Michael Baker will review relevant information to support the field delineation. In addition, the following information and data will be compiled: flood zone maps, USFWS National Wetlands Inventory Mapper, hydrology/
climate information, and watershed data. The field delineation will result in a determination of the following jurisdictional resources:
▪ U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – “waters of the United States” as determined by an ordinary high-water
mark, as well as the existence of wetlands as determined by the presence of wetland hydrology, hydrophytic vegetation, and hydric soils, pursuant to the 2008 Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Arid West Region (Version 2.0).

Task 4: Final IS/MND
Task 3: Preparation of Draft Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration & Public Review
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▪ Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (RWQCB) – “waters of the State” as determined by the State Wetland Definition and Procedures for Discharges of Dredged or Fill Material to Waters of the State and Section 13263 of the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, as applicable. ▪ CDFW – “waters of the State” as determined by the presence of a lake, streambed, or associated riparian vegetation pursuant to Section 1600 et seq. of the California Fish and Game Code.

Michael Baker will prepare a report summarizing the information and results obtained during the literature review and field survey. The report will include a description of the aquatic resources investigated and site photographs to illustrate existing conditions. Pursuant to resource agency requirements, the report will include figures to illustrate the extent (acreage and linear feet) of each drainage and/or wetland feature regulated by the USACE, RWQCB, and/or the CDFW. The report will not analyze anticipated project-related impacts, but rather will identify regulatory approvals that may be required prior to implementation of the proposed project. This task excludes the preparation or processing of regulatory permit applications with the USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW.

5.2 Hydrology/Water Quality
Preliminary Hydrology/Drainage Technical Study
If it is determined by City staff that a quantitative analysis is required for the project, Michael Baker will prepare a Preliminary Hydrology/Drainage Technical Study with
consideration of the concept design improvements from the Draft El Caballo Park Master Plan Report (2014). Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses will be performed in accordance with the City’s drainage policies. The study will build upon the drainage concepts outlined in the 2014 report and will include quantitative determinations of run-on from upstream tributaries to support design of new on-site conveyance channels that prevent commingle with project site runoff. Flow depth, velocity, and water surface elevations will be determined through the site using normal depth. The analysis will serve, in part, as the baseline for any future correspondence with the City of Escondido Floodplain Manager, given that the existing main channel through the site is currently mapped by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a special flood
hazard area (Zone A, no base flood elevations determined).

It is understood the existing main channel will be kept in its original condition to the maximum extent. New on-site drainage culverts along the main channel are anticipated to support the proposed fire access road. The study will consider alternative concept designs for the safe and effective conveyance of runoff at this location and throughout the park.

The study will evaluate the Escondido Creek conveyance
capacity along the project frontage using existing and
proposed cross-sections from the 2014 report and the existing longitudinal slope. The analysis will be based on theoretical flow rates and will examine a variety of channel roughness that may be achieved through new soft-bottom and vegetation establishment and the associated impact on flow conveyance.

This scope of work excludes development of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision/Letter of Map Revision, correspondence with the Federal Emergency Management Agency related to floodplain mapping and concept design, and/or hydrologic analysis of the total area tributary to Escondido Creek at the project frontage. Capacity analyses will be based on cross- section area, channel roughness, and longitudinal slope. Normal depth will be used to determine flow depth, velocity, and water surface elevations using readily available contour topography.

Storm Water Quality Management Plan
If it is determined by City staff that a Priority Development Project Master Storm Water Quality Management Plan
(SWQMP) is required, Michael Baker will prepare the study with consideration of the concept design improvements documented in the Draft El Caballo Park Master Plan (2014). The current City of Escondido SWQMP template (October 2022) will be used. Best management practices (BMPs) and low -impact
development strategies will be implemented in accordance with RWQCB Order No. R9-2013-0001, as amended by Order Nos.

R9-2015-001 and R9-2015-0100, NPDES No. CAS0109266, and as outlined in the City of Escondido’s Storm Water Design Manual (October 2022). The SWQMP will build upon the BMP concepts outlined in the 2014 report and refine them as required to bring the project in compliance with current storm water requirements for priority development projects.

The project is understood to be exempt from hydromodification mitigation based on direct discharge to an exempt water body.

Escondido Creek is exempt from hydromodification mitigation as documented in the 2018 Carlsbad Water Quality Improvement Plan. However, subject to further review and interpretation by City staff, hydromodification mitigation may be considered applicable based on a small stretch of unlined channel between the project site and Escondido Creek. As such, the SWQMP will also include BMP sizing under the assumption the project is not exempt as an added resource for overall concept design. This scope of work assumes the RWQCB Order No. R9-2009-0009
documented as the governing design document in the Draft El Caballo Park Master Plan Report no longer applies and assumes that hydromodification mitigation BMP sizing is included in the SWQMP for reference only and not incorporated into the concept BMP design.

5.3 Transportation Operations Analysis
A Local Mobility Analysis is not required if a project meets the CEQA VMT screening criteria outlined in Section 3.3 of the City of Escondido’s Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines.

Based on Michael Baker’s initial assessment of the project, a Local Mobility Analysis is not required for the proposed project. However, due to the unique nature of this project, a transportation operations analysis may be beneficial to City staff to better understand the Existing Plus Project conditions.

Michael Baker would analyze up to three study intersections near the project: specifically, Beven Drive and Valley Parkway, Beven Drive and Wohlford Drive, and Beven Drive and Burnet Drive. Existing and Existing Plus Project conditions during a weekday and weekend would be analyzed at these locations.

Michael Baker will document the findings of the analysis in a Transportation Memorandum for review by City staff. This scope of work does not include the identification of mitigation measures or any roadway improvement cost estimations.

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Project Director/Quality
Assurance
John Bellas 🔑🔑
Project Manager
Nicole Marotz, AICP, LEED AP
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Principal-in-Charge
Bob Stark, AICP
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Project Team Organization Chart
Project Principal, Bob Stark, will provide contract oversight and support, ensuring the Michael Baker team has the resources it needs to serve the City successfully and effectively. Project Director, John Bellas, will guide and oversee preparation of all deliverables. Project Manager, Nicole Marotz, will serve as the key point of contact for the City and will coordinate the preparation of all deliverables. All team members identified shall not be removed from the project without prior City approval. Likewise, no new team members shall perform work without prior City approval. Michael Baker’s team members are trained, experienced, and competent CEQA professionals with the capability to perform the scope of services proposed in this proposal.

Key Personnel 🔑🔑

CEQA
Bob Stark, AICP
🔑🔑 Nicole Marotz,
AICP, LEED AP 🔑🔑
Jessie Kang
Frankie Tong-Goodblatt, AICP
Air Quality/Energy/GHG/Noise
Zhe Chen, LEED GA
🔑🔑
Tina Yuan

Proposed Team
Biological Resources
Marisa Flores
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Samantha Martinez
Cultural Resources
James Daniels, RPA
🔑🔑 Historic
Preservation Susan
Wood, PhD
Hydrology/Water Quality
Jay Sullivan, PE, CFM, QSP/QSD
🔑🔑
Traffic/Transportation
Jacob Swim, PE, TE
Rachel Grant
Graphics/Technical Editing/GIS
Hilary Heidenreich
Ana Cotham
Kevin Oliver
Bob Stark, AICP | Principal-in-Charge/Contract Manager
✔ 11 Years with Michael Baker ✔ 26 Years Experience ✔ AICP 17175 Bob Stark has 26 years of experience in the preparation and management of environmental review documents pursuant to CEQA. His expertise in guiding high profile and controversial projects through the rigors of state and federal environmental review and permitting processes has made him a valued advisor to public agencies throughout California. His broad base of knowledge ranges from air quality, noise, and traffic analysis to habitat restoration and climate change. Bob is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and a highly regarded instructor of professional-level seminars and continuing education courses on the topics of CEQA and environmental impact assessment. Bob is thoroughly versed in City of Escondido environmental policy and regulation, having managed preparation of the EIR for the high-profile Harvest Hills Specific Plan & Citywide Sphere-of-Influence Update EIR project (formerly Safari Highlands Ranch). Bob also brings demonstrated experience managing CEQA documents for park and recreation projects in southern California, including the South Lake Park Master Plan in San Marcos and Venice Beach Damson Oil Facility Skate Park and Bellevue Recreation Center Improvements projects in Los Angeles, among others.
▪ Harvest Hills Specific Plan & Citywide Sphere-of-Influence Update EIR | City of Escondido | Project Manager | Managed a comprehensive EIR for a proposed residential subdivision to be annexed to the City of Escondido. The Harvest Hills project proposed 550 single family residential units along with new public and private parks and open space, a new City fire station, a community center, and on-site sewage treatment plant and a system of new private and public streets on 1,098 acres. ▪ South Lake Park Master Plan | City of San Marcos | Project Manager | Michael Baker provided CEQA and regulatory permitting services in support of recreational improvements at South Lake in the City of San Marcos. The City endeavored to implement a parking and picnic area along with a fishing pier at the lake. These improvements constituted a portion of a larger recreation master plan for the lake. Michael Baker analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the proposed improvements and compared them to impacts previously disclosed in a 2009 CEQA document for the entire master plan. ▪ Bellevue Recreation Center Improvements | City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks | Project Manager | Directed the preparation of an EIR for a controversial park improvement project in the Silver Lake community. The project entailed introducing sports field lighting to allow neighborhood children a venue for little league and soccer games during winter months. The EIR focused heavily on providing thorough and complex modeling of both light and noise effects from the Resolution No. 2024-47
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John Bellas | Project Director/Quality Assurance
✔ 10 Years with Michael Baker ✔ 25 Years Experience
John is a recognized expert in the environmental planning field in Southern California with 25 years of experience.

He has managed the preparation of numerous CEQA documents for a wide range of projects, including parks and recreational facilities, land development/entitlement projects, land use plans/programs, and capital improvement projects. John brings to the team extensive insight and experience directly managing and preparing CEQA documents for park, recreational facilities, and athletic field projects. A few examples include the Via Princessa Park IS/MND, Canyon Country Community Center & Park Project IS/MND, and Blue Cloud Bike Park IS/MND, as well as environmental documents for the West Creek Park Inclusive Play Area Project, Valencia Glen Park Rehabilitation, and Old Orchard Park Rehabilitation, all located within the City of Santa Clarita. ▪ Peter Weber Equestrian Center IS/MND| City of Rolling Hills Estates | Project Manager | Responsible for the preparation of an IS/MND. The project consisted of various improvements to the city’s municipal stables, including replacing the existing barns, replacing, and relocating the caretaker’s unit, and improving/installing accessory facilities. In addition, a portion of the Equestrian Center lies atop a former landfill and as such, the project also included hazards/safety improvements, including replacing the existing underground methane membranes.
▪ Hahamongna Watershed Park Annex/Arroyo Seco Equestrian Center | City of Pasadena | Project Manager | Responsible for assisting in the management of the preparation of the NEPA, CEQA, and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) documentation for the Lower Arroyo Trailhead and Sunset Overlook projects. ▪ Via Princessa Park | City of Santa Clarita | Project Director | John directed the preparation of an IS/MND for the proposed Via Princessa Park project. The Project proposes to construct and operate a 34-acre active- and passive-use park along the southern bank of the Santa Clara River. The proposed park would include athletic fields with sports field lighting, habitat restoration, pickleball courts (also with lighting), playground equipment and other recreational facilities, such as walking paths, shade structures, picnic areas, public art, and education and monumentation signage. ▪ Canyon Country Community Center & Park Project IS/MND | City of Santa Clarita | Project Director | John directed the preparation of an IS/MND for the proposed Canyon Country Community Center project. The project involved the demolition of three commercial buildings and construction of an approximately 24,000-square-foot community center and various park improvements, including open play areas, water features, an outdoor market/Mercado, an event stage, parking, off-site street improvements, and a regional storm water infiltration system. ▪ George F. Canyon Nature Center | City of Rolling Hills Estates | Project Director | John oversaw the creation of the IS/MND for a proposed Nature Center Community facility. The project entails a 1,750 sq. ft. Nature Center/Community Room with a viewing deck, a 1,000 sq. ft. outdoor classroom with a photovoltaic shade canopy, storage, boardwalk, canyon overlook, privacy screen, community-preferred fencing, gate, and associated parking.

Nicole Marotz, AICP, LEED AP | Project Manager
✔ 20 Years with Michael Baker ✔ 26 Years Experience ✔ AICP 127424 Nicole Marotz has 26 years of experience preparing CEQA documents for a wide array of private development and public works projects. Nicole directly assists Bob Stark in the daily management and preparation of environmental studies, including oversight of technical staff, and coordination with City staff and project applicant teams. Nicole offers unique in-depth familiarity and experience with the City of Escondido’s processes and requirements for environmental- and planning-related documents, having personally assisted in the preparation and management of the Harvest Hills Specific Plan & Citywide Sphere-of- Influence Update EIR project (formerly Safari Highlands Ranch), along with other documents for high- profile projects on behalf of other agencies and private applicants throughout San Diego County. Nicole also brings with her specific experience preparing CEQA documents for development projects with equestrian elements, as well as for new and enhanced athletic facilities and spectator components, and has also prepared vector control plans for equestrian-related uses in San Diego County. ▪ Harvest Hills Specific Plan & Citywide Sphere-of-Influence Update EIR | City of Escondido | Senior Environmental Planner| Michael Baker assisted the City in preparing an EIR for a proposed residential subdivision to be annexed into the City of Escondido. The Harvest Hills project proposed 550 single family residential units along with new public and private parks and open space, a new City fire station, a community center, and on-site sewage treatment plant and a system of new private and public streets on 1,098 acres of vacant land east of Rancho San Pasqual, northeast of the Rancho Vistamonte Community and just north of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in unincorporated San Diego County. Key issues analyzed included aesthetics/visual resources, air quality/greenhouse gas emissions, biological and cultural resources, hydrology/water quality, transportation, utilities/public services, and wildfire/public safety.
▪ Star Ranch EIR | City of Campo | Senior Environmental Planner | Responsible for preparation of an EIR for the Star Ranch Specific Plan project. The project proposed future development of approximately 2,160 acres of land for 455 residential lots at varying densities; 13.5 acres of commercial use to enhance the Cameron Corners area; 140 acres of recreational uses (public park, neighborhood parks, and a public/private trail system with equestrian use); over 1,000 acres of ranch/agricultural open space; 637 acres of biological open space; a wastewater treatment plant; and other infrastructure improvements. Key issues analyzed in the EIR included visual, biological, and cultural resources; air quality/GHG emissions; groundwater; emergency services, wildfire hazards; water/sewer availability; and traffic/transportation. ▪ Peaceful Valley Ranch EIR | San Diego County | Environmental Planner | Responsible for preparation of an EIR for an estate residential development, with equestrian elements, on approximately 181 acres. The Tentative Map was prepared to subdivide the property for development of 52 residential lots, equestrian training facilities, and a polo field. The project reserved one lot for the future development of a fire station for the San Diego County Rural Fire Protection District. Key issues addressed were traffic, loss of agricultural land, biological resources, groundwater, cultural resources, noise, and air quality.

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James Daniels, RPA | Cultural Resources & Tribal Consultations ✔ 1 Year with Michael Baker ✔ 17 Years Experience ✔ RPA 52140 James has 17 years of experience providing clients with cultural resource management services, including archaeological surveys, evaluations of historic and prehistoric sites for listing in the California and National Registers, site mitigation data recoveries, mitigation monitoring, preparation of archaeological resource management reports and cultural resources technical reports, Native American tribal consultation support for AB 52 and Senate Bill 18, coordination for Native American monitoring, Section 106 requirements, and US Army Corps of Engineers 404 permitting. James has coordinated with tribes in San Diego County for numerous projects and, as a result, has developed an amicable and professional rapport with the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, San Luis Rey Band of Luiseño Indians, Jamul Indian Village, Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, and Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians.
▪ Chick-fil-A Escondido | City of Escondido | Senior Archaeologist | Conducted a Cultural Resources technical study for the proposed new Chick-fil-A development at the corner of West 13th Avenue and Centre City Parkway in Escondido, CA. Conducted a records search at the South Coastal Information Center, a Native American Heritage Commission Sacred Lands File search, outreach to the local historical society, an archaeological and built environment pedestrian survey of the project area and co-authored the technical report.
▪ East Village Green Redevelopment Phase I | Civic San Diego | Senior Archaeologist | Responsible for coordinating archaeological and Native American compliance monitoring for the project located in the neighborhood of East Village in the City of San Diego. Conducted limited data recoveries on historic archaeological features associated with structures once extant during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and encountered during the monitoring effort, also contributed to the technical report. Michael Baker provided engineering services to satisfy historic resources measures for the redevelopment of an urban area into a two-acre community park in the East Village neighborhood. For the project, Civic San Diego had to comply with mitigation measures contained in the Final EIR Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Downtown Community Plan (FEIR), as well as condition 8 of the Centre City Site Development Permit. Michael Baker prepared the cultural and paleontological resource identification study to partially satisfy the requirements of the FEIR and condition 8. ▪ Environmental Consulting Services | City of Whittier | Senior Archaeologist | As the Principal Investigator, responsibilities included conducting a cultural resources identification study for CEQA including a records search with the South-Central Coastal Information Center, a Native American Heritage Commission Sacred Lands File search, a pedestrian survey of proposed project area, an evaluation for Parnell Park for the California Register, and an archaeological sensitivity analysis. Co-authored the resulting technical report.

Zhe Chen, LEED GA | Air Quality, Noise, Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Climate Action Plan Consistency ✔ 3 Years with Michael Baker ✔ 8 Years Experience ✔ LEED GA Zhe Chen is a senior environmental technical specialist with eight years of experience. Leveraging her educational background in science and engineering, Zhe is a technical expert in CEQA evaluations pertaining to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, energy conservation, and noise. She has mastery of all common modeling tools used in these analyses, including California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod), the AERMOD Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling System, the Federal Highway Administration Traffic Noise Model (TNM), and others. ▪ Parnell Park Renovation Project IS/MND | City of Whittier | Senior Air Quality and Noise Specialist | Michael Baker is preparing an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. The project proposes renovating the existing Parnell Park.

Project improvements would include the construction of new sports fields and an ADA-compliant playground with a splash pad, updated restrooms, new fitness equipment, picnic pavilions and lawns, upgraded pedestrian paths, lighting, and landscaping and irrigation improvements.
▪ Long Beach Master Plan Update EIR | California State University | Technical Specialist | Led the preparation of air quality, greenhouse gas, energy, and noise EIR sections. Michael Baker is assisting the California State University, Long Beach with preparing an EIR for the Master Plan Update. The Master Plan Update is a long-range planning document that will guide physical development on the CSULB campus through the horizon year 2035. The Master Plan Update addresses CSULB’s current and future needs, focusing less on physical growth and more on optimizing the existing physical assets of the campus. The Master Plan Update also identifies priority projects to be implemented in the near term. ▪ Chick-fil-A West 13th & Centre City Project IS/MND | City of Escondido | Project Manager | Michael Baker is preparing an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. The project proposes demolishing the existing DiCicco’s Restaurant and Cork and Knife Wine Bar building and surface parking lot and construct a new Chick-fil-A restaurant with a dual lane drive- thru, associated surface parking, and landscaping improvements. The new Chick-fil-A restaurant would be a 4,890 square-foot (gross area), one-story building (up to 23 feet in height). The restaurant would have indoor and outdoor dining areas (90 indoor seats and 40 outdoor seats), kitchen area, and service area. ▪ Tumbleweed Energy Storage Project Technical Studies | Kern County | Project Manager and Senior Air Quality and Noise Specialist | Michael Baker provided environmental services for the preparation of Air Quality, Health Risk Assessment, Greenhouse Gases, Energy, and Noise and Vibration technical studies for the project. The project would construct a 125 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS), a 2 MW photovoltaic (PV) electric generating solar facility, a new one- mile overhead gen-tie line to the Desert Flower Substation located at the southwest corner of Holiday Avenue and 110th Street West. The project provides an electric energy storage service by receiving energy (charging), storing it, and later delivering the same energy (i.e., transmission) from and to the point of interconnection at the existing Southern California Edison (SCE)- owned Whirlwind Substation.

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Marisa Flores | Senior Biologist
✔ 1 Year with Michael Baker ✔ 19 Years Experience
Marisa Flores is a senior biologist with 19 years of experience working on a variety of natural resource projects, with extensive experience with linear infrastructure projects. She specializes in preparation of Natural Environment Study reports for the California Department of Transportation, and preparation biological documentation for National Environment Policy Act (NEPA) documents. Marisa independently performs constraint-level biological surveys for natural resources, conducts habitat assessments for Southern California sensitive plant and animal species and focused surveys for burrowing owl and least Bell’s vireo.

Marisa has broad knowledge of the common plant and wildlife species throughout southern California. Marisa has also performed delineations for federal and State jurisdictional waters and is a CRAM practitioner. Marisa also prepares constraint analyses, biotechnical reports, due diligence reports, jurisdictional delineation reports, and Biological Assessments for Section 7 consultation under the Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA). She has prepared Worker Environmental Awareness Training and trained County staff on implementation of the Western Riverside County MSHCP. ▪ Alexan Brotherton Road Development, Tramwell Crow Residential | Escondido, CA | Biological Resources Technical Manager | Marisa was the senior biologist and lead author for the Biological Resources letter report. ▪ 4 Ida Avenue, Brian Church Architecture | Solana Beach, CA | Resources Technical Manager | Marisa conducted a site assessment and third-party peer review of the biological report for the project site. During the third-party review, she identified any deficiencies in the biological report and provided the City with recommendations report revisions to ensure the project is compliant with CEQA.
▪ Marx Remodel Project | City of Solana Beach | Biological Resources Technical Manager | Marisa conducted a site assessment and third-party peer review of the biological report for the project site. During the third-party review, she identified any deficiencies in the biological report and provided the City with recommendations for report revisions to ensure the project is compliant with CEQA.
▪ Metropolitan Airpark Project | City of San Diego Airports Division | Biological Resources Technical Manager | Reviewed permit applications and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for requirements to implement during life of the project.

Marisa coordinated with the onsite restoration monitors to ensure all program requirements are being fulfilled. ▪ Frederick’s Ridge Development Project | Highpointe Communities | Senior Biologist | Marisa prepared the Biological Technical report and Western Riverside County MSHCP Consistency Analysis necessary for MSHCP Joint Project Review with the Riverside County Resource Conservation Authority, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife. ▪ Sunset Crossing Tentative Tract Map 38443 | City of Moreno Valley | Senior Biologist | Marisa prepared the Biological Technical report and Western Riverside County MSHCP Consistency Analysis necessary for MSHCP reviews with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Jay Sullivan, PE, CFM, QSP/QSD | Hydrology/Water Quality ✔ 18 Years with Michael Baker ✔ 20 Years Experience ✔ CA PE 77445 ✔ CA CFM 13-07186 ✔ QSP/QSD 20571 Jay is a stormwater and land development engineer with local experience in design & permitting and a focus in regional, state, and federal stormwater compliance. He has returned to Michael Baker after spending time as a Project Manager, Land Development with Stormwater Focus for Delane Engineering, Inc. in San Diego. Before that, he was a Land Development Project Manager and a Stormwater Project Engineer for Michael Baker’s San Diego office. Jay has served on a variety of projects revolving around flood control and water quality. He has specific expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design, flood plain mapping, stormwater infrastructure inspections, and BMP monitoring and implementation. Jay has also prepared numerous reports, including Drainage Studies, Water Quality Technical Reports, Stormwater Quality Management Plans, Sediment and Erosion Control Plans, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans. ▪ Sweetwater Place | San Diego County | Project Manager | This project included re-development of an existing nursery to generate 122 new condo units along with a 1-acre public park. Site design, stormwater compliance, and utility coordination was required to permit construction of the new residential units. ▪ Walker Trails | City of Santee | Project Manager | Civil design and support of a 12-acre, 67 single family home development with a 1-acre public park. Off-site improvements included a new public road and a new traffic signal along Magnolia Avenue.

Agency coordination included Padre Dam Municipal Water District and CLOMR/LOMR-F approval with FEMA. ▪ Woodside Avenue Channel Improvements | San Diego County | Engineer | Provided hydraulic modeling and design and channel flow analysis for the project, which included benefit-cost analysis, hydraulic modeling, and development of design plans, specifications, and cost opinion for improvements for improvements to the Woodside Avenue Channel located in Lakeside, CA. Responsible for retrofit design of an existing water quality basin. ▪ Central Avenue Channel Improvements | San Diego County | Engineer | Provided hydraulic modeling and design and channel flow analysis for the project, which included benefit-cost analysis, hydraulic modeling, and development of design plans, specifications, and cost opinion for improvements to the Central Avenue Channel. The scope also involved assisting the County of San Diego DPW prepare a full application for Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant (FHMG) funding for the Central Avenue project. ▪ Drainage Facilities Master Plan Updates SDA 2 and SDA 9 | San Diego County | Engineer | Provided field inspection, basin delineation, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and field work coordination for drainage facility master plans updates for two Special Drainage Areas: SDA 2(Valle De Oro) and SDA 9 (San Dieguito). The master plans were updated to reflect significant new residential and commercial development, which have altered runoff volumes and drainage paths. The work effort involves field verification of existing drainage facilities; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of approximately 50 sq. m. of watershed; GIS- based drainage deficiency analysis; capital improvement program development and prioritization; and a storm water quality management master plan.

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Bob Stark is authorized to
negotiate contract conditions for
this project.

Bob Stark, AICP
Project Principal
858.527.7829

[email protected]

Nicole Marotz, AICP, LEED AP
Project Manager
619.602.9314

[email protected]
Key Point of Contact

CONTACT INFORMATION
1940

Qualifications
Michael Baker International
Michael Baker was established in 1940, providing 84 years of client-focused services. Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, Michael Baker provides a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including environmental planning, including the preparation of environmental documentation in compliance with the requirements of CEQA; regulatory permitting; community planning; park planning; land use planning; habitat mitigation and restoration design; urban design; landscape architecture; transportation engineering; traffic; civil engineering; stormwater management, water quality design, and permitting; public outreach; surveying and mapping; geographic information systems (GIS); and construction monitoring and management services.

Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments and a wide range of commercial clients. We have 11 California offices including our submitting office in San Diego. This office often acts as a unit with neighboring offices, teaming up on projects and sharing workspaces, staff, and social events. Michael Baker stands ready to demonstrate our planning expertise, staff resources, and capability to perform services for the City upon acceptance of this proposal.

Michael Baker has prepared numerous EIRs, IS/MNDs, and categorical exemptions pursuant to CEQA for many municipal clients in Southern California, including the City of Escondido. Our experience as an environmental consultant to hundreds of public agencies throughout California has given us exceptional environmental planning qualifications and a broad range of problem-solving abilities. Our in-house experts understand legal issues, best practices, and special considerations to develop innovative, appropriate, and defensible solutions.

At a local level, Michael Baker has selected an in-house team of specialists to assist the City with preparation of the required CEQA documentation for the proposed project, including CEQA generalists, biologists, cultural/historical resources specialists, air quality, greenhouse gas, and noise specialists, hydrology and water quality experts, and transportation and circulation specialists. The local CEQA management team will be led by Principal-in-Charge Bob Stark, who is authorized to negotiate contract conditions with the City. Mr. Stark will be joined by John Bellas, Project Director, and Nicole Marotz, Project Manager, to further enhance Michael Baker’s relevant expertise. A list of qualifications and experience for each person who will work on the project is included in the Proposed Project Team section, of this proposal.

11 CA Offi ces
(No. of Employees)
Carlsbad (48)
Long Beach (39)
Los Angeles (12)
Oakland (2)
Ontario (61)

MICHAEL BAKER RESOUR CES

FOUNDED IN

Form of the Organization
Pennsylvania C Corporation
Palm Desert (26)
Rancho Cordova (28)
San Diego (113) 557
LOCAL
STAFF
Santa Ana (219)
Temecula (35)
Walnut Creek (11) 594

PROFESSIONALS

IN CALIFORNIA
9635 Granite Ridge Dr Ste 300
San Diego, CA 92123

OFFICE LOCATION
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Experience
Professional & Timely Management Approach
Our project managers and technical experts subscribe to a philosophy that is rooted in consistent open communication, responsiveness, and high-quality service, always in a professional and timely manner. We place a strong emphasis on a consultant- client partnership based on effective communication and a detailed understanding of the overall goals, providing a clear path to success on each assignment. We will always be available to City staff and quick to respond with a strategy and approach by drawing on our expertise and team of experienced environmental professionals. When developing a strategy, we always seek the most cost- effective and schedule-sensitive approach that provides our clients with the proper level of defensibility. We regularly look beyond the norm to identify innovative and streamlined approaches to complying with environmental and regulatory requirements, asking questions first, learning as much as we can about the project description, then approaching the task appropriately. This eliminates last-minute changes, reinforces open communication early on, and minimizes revisions to scope, budget, or timelines.

Control of the project schedule and project cost is an important element of contract administration. Michael Baker will inform the City as soon as any event occurs that would affect the established budget or project timeline. Michael Baker’s adherence to the original scope of work, timeline, and budget is achieved through timely, open/honest, and continuous communication with City staff. We do this by working efficiently in the following ways:
▪ We establish realistic schedules, in consultation with our clients, that are based on experience with comparable projects, client schedule targets, and recognition of “critical path” tasks that affect the project timeline. ▪ We apply a variety of tracking tools for timely milestone delivery. ▪ We use available data to the extent feasible and avoid unnecessary analyses and data collection. ▪ We produce quality documents that get it right the first time to avoid time-consuming rewrites and revisions.

In short, early identification and resolution of critical issues are imperative to keep a project on track and on schedule. As part of our issue/risk management technique, our project manager will communicate to the City the impacts of any schedule changes necessitated by circumstances outside of our control before or as they occur. Such management techniques result in constant vigilance over schedule and budget performance and open communications, with no surprises.

Michael Baker’s depth of experience relevant to the El Caballo Park Master Plan Project is well demonstrated in our preparation of documents pursuant to both CEQA and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for high-profile development projects as well as for park, athletic fields, recreation facilities, school facilities, and other projects in San Diego County and throughout Southern California. Examples of such projects include the following:

Southern California Experience
▪ Harvest Hills Specific Plan & Citywide Sphere-of-Influence Update EIR, City of Escondido ▪ South Lake Park Master Plan, City of San Marcos
▪ Via Princessa Park IS/MND, City of Santa Clarita
▪ Canyon Country Community Center and Park Project IS/MND, City of Santa Clarita ▪ Venice Beach Damson Oil Facility Skatepark, City of Los Angeles ▪ Dignity Health Sports Park EIR, AEG and Dominguez Hills, City of Carson ▪ Garvanza Skatepark CEQA/NEPA Document, City of Los Angeles ▪ Blue Cloud Bike Park IS/MND, City of Santa Clarita
▪ West Creek Park Inclusive Play Area NEPA Document, City of Santa Clarita ▪ Valencia Glen Park Rehabilitation Project NEPA Document, City of Santa Clarita ▪ Old Orchard Park Rehabilitation Project NEPA Document, City of Santa Clarita ▪ George F. Canyon Nature Center Project IS/MND, City of Rolling Hills Estates ▪ South Pasadena Dog Park IS/MND, City of South Pasadena ▪ Berkshire Pocket Park Project Class 32 Categorical Exemption, City of South Pasadena ▪ Grevelia Pocket Park Project Class 32 Categorical Exemption, City of South Pasadena Further demonstrating our relevant experience, Michael Baker recently prepared the Via Princessa Park IS/MND (City of Santa Clarita) and South Lake Park Master Plan IS/MND (City of San Marcos), both of which involved similar components as the proposed El Caballo Park Master Plan project, including new construction or enhancement of public park facilities; creek and channel improvement and/or restoration, bank protections, and associated permitting; new stormwater infiltration systems; and pedestrian bridge and trail components. Such projects have given Michael Baker a unique familiarity with analyzing such elements pursuant to CEQA and understanding of key issues, potential impacts, and community concerns that may be associated with such development, including potential effects such as increased noise, lighting, or traffic.

Several representative projects are further described below, and references provided for clients who can attest to Michael Baker’s capabilities and qualifications that will be critical to successful preparation and processing of the El Caballo Park Master Plan IS/ MND. Such characteristics include adequacy and responsiveness in addressing project conditions at a Master Plan level, ability to meet scheduled deadlines, effective community engagement at public meetings, and quality of work. We encourage you to contact our references to learn more about our team’s commitment to client service and project success.

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Harvest Hills Specific Plan & Citywide
Sphere-of-Influence Update EIR
Escondido, CA
Michael Baker assisted the City in preparing an EIR for a proposed residential subdivision on approximately 1,098 acres of vacant land located east of Rancho San Pasqual, northeast of the Rancho Vistamonte Community, and just north of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in unincorporated San Diego County. The Harvest Hills Specific Plan project (formerly Safari Highlands Ranch) proposed 550 single-family residential units along with a new City fire station; a “Village Core;” a community center with pool, clubhouse, picnic area, and gym; an on-site sewage treatment plant; and a system of new private and public streets. The project also incorporated a series of public and private pocket parks linked to sidewalks and trails, creating a combined recreational and open space and trail system totaling over 13 acres. The EIR also addressed citywide sphere of influence updates that examined new areas within the County that may be added to the City’s sphere for potential future annexation and development.

The project involved a specific plan, tentative map, development agreement, update to the City of Escondido’s sphere of influence, annexation into the City, and a multi-agency annexation agreement that would reassign the Multiple Species Conservation Plan and incidental take permit from the County of San Diego to the City of Escondido for the property.

Client
City of Escondido, Planning Division
201 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
John Helmer. Project Manager
Consultant to City of Escondido
760.415.2098
[email protected]
Team
▪ Bob Stark
▪ Nicole Marotz
Key Issues
▪ Aesthetics/Visual Resources
▪ Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions
▪ Biological & Cultural Resources
▪ Hydrology/Water Quality
▪ Land Use & Planning
▪ Transportation
▪ Utilities/Public Services
▪ Wildfire/Public Safety
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OPEN SPACE

RESIDENTIAL FRIENDLY VALLEY

GOLF COURSE

VIA PRINCESSA

METROLINK STATION

Via Princessa Park Project IS/MND
Santa Clarita, CA
The project proposes to construct and operate Via Princessa Park on an approximately 34-acre area of City-owned land, which would include athletic fields with sports field lighting, pickleball courts (also with lighting), playground equipment and other recreational facilities, walking paths, shade structures, picnic areas, public art, and education and monumentation signage. Additionally, the project would provide parking, park access, and other amenities and improvements, including a new restroom building with associated utilities, improvements to the existing restroom/office building located in the parking area, and landscaping and irrigation improvements. Other improvements include alterations to the existing Via Princessa Metrolink Station parking lot, potential maintenance-level improvements to the Metrolink Station platform and facilities, and construction of a pedestrian and vehicle (restricted access) railroad undercrossing (including removal of the existing at-grade

In addition to recreational improvements, the project would include a new regional stormwater infiltration facility. Other project civil and geotechnical design features include buried bank protection, a storm drain culvert extension under the existing railroad tracks, replacement of an existing storm drain line, restoration of the existing Honby drainage channel, and removal of an existing agricultural well. Additionally, circulation improvements may occur to add a fourth lane to Weyerhauser Way and to modify Via Princessa to accommodate a double left-turn lane into and/or out of Weyerhauser Way.

Client
City of Santa Clarita, Public Works Department
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Leslie Frazier
661.286.4172
[email protected]
Team
▪ John Bellas
▪ Zhe Chen
▪ James Daniels
▪ Frankie Tong-Goodblatt
▪ Jacob Swim
▪ Rachel Grant
▪ Hilary Heidenreich
▪ Ana Cotham
Key Issues
▪ Biological Resources
▪ Tribal Cultural Resources
▪ Hydrology/Stormwater
▪ Noise

CORDOVA ESTATES
(RESIDENTIAL)
pedestrian crossing).

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Canyon Country Community Center &
Park Project IS/MND
Santa Clarita, CA
Michael Baker prepared an IS/MND for the Canyon Country Community Center project, which included new recreational amenities on approximately 16.5 acres. The project involved demolition of three commercial buildings and construction of an approximately 25,000-square-foot community center and park improvements, including open play areas, water features, an outdoor market/mercado, an event stage, parking, and off-site street improvements. The community center building included spaces such as a multipurpose room, gymnasium, classrooms, catering and teaching kitchen, fitness room, staff offices, a reception lobby, and supporting uses such as restrooms and storage areas.

The facility also featured an events garden, group picnic areas, a basketball half-court, and a perimeter trail. A pedestrian bridge was also proposed over Soledad Canyon to facilitate pedestrian movement. Additionally, the project proposed improvements to the Mint Canyon Channel, as well as drainage and landscape improvements, and construction of an underground infiltration system.

Client
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 140
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Christina Monde
661.255.4959
[email protected]
Team
▪ John Bellas
▪ Frankie Tong-Goodblatt
Key Issues
▪ Air Quality
▪ Biological Resources
▪ Tribal Cultural Resources
▪ Hydrology/Water Quality
▪ Noise
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WOR K S C HEDULE
Schedule
Our proposed schedule below outlines the approach in having the CEQA documentation for the Project completed for adoption in less than eight months. During the kickoff meeting, we will work with the City to update the schedule as necessary, review milestones and expectations for deliverables, and discuss any critical path items and information needs critical to the schedule.

Tasks/Milestones Duration
(Weeks) Timeline
Task 1: Project Management
Kickoff Meeting 1 Week 1
Task 2: Document Review/Initial Research
Document Review/Initial Research 1 Week 1
Draft Project Description/Technical Studies List 1 Week 2 City Review of Project Description/Technical Studies List 1 Week 3 Finalize Project Description 1 Week 4
Prepare/Distribute Required CEQA Notices (AB 52) 2 Weeks 3-4 Prepare Technical Studies 6 Weeks 4-9
City Review of Technical Studies 3 Weeks 10-12
Task 3: Preparation of Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration & Public Review Prepare Screencheck Draft IS/MND 5 Weeks 10-14
City Review of Screencheck Draft IS/MND 2 Weeks 15-16
Prepare Proofcheck Administrative Draft IS/MND 1 Week 17 City Review of Proofcheck Administrative Draft IS/MND 1 Week 18 Finalize Draft IS/MND for Publication/Prepare Final Distribution List & CEQA Notices <1 Week 19 Circulate, Publish, and Distribute Draft IS/MND and CEQA Notices <1 Week 20 Public Review Period (30 days) 4 Weeks 21-24
Task 4: Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Prepare Administrative Draft Responses to Comments 2 Weeks 25-26 City Review of Administrative Draft Responses to Comments 2 Weeks 27-28 Prepare Screencheck Final IS/MND & Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program (MMRP) 1 Week 29 City Review of Screencheck Final IS/MND and MMRP 1 Week 30 Prepare Final IS/MND and MMRP <1 Week 31
Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration tbd tbd File Notice of Determination1 <1 Upon Adoption
1 Must be filed with County Clerk within five business days following project approval.

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C ONFLIC T OF IN T ER E S T
No Conflicts
There are no possible conflicts of interest with other clients affected by Michael Baker’s actions performed by the firm on behalf of the City.

The diligent execution of Michael Baker’s duties on behalf of the City ensures that there are no conceivable conflicts of interest that could adversely impact other clients affected by our actions.

The firm, in its unwavering commitment to ethical standards and professional integrity, maintains a steadfast dedication to transparency and fairness in its dealings. Each decision and action taken by Michael Baker is undertaken with a meticulous consideration of its implications on all parties involved, and any potential conflicts are proactively identified and addressed.

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Attachment B

ATTACHMENT “B”
Personnel List
Pursuant to Section 4 of the Agreement, Michael Baker shall only assign performance of Services to persons listed below. Michael Baker is a sole proprietor and will not use additional personnel outside of Michael Baker. All personnel assumed to work on this project are listed below.

Name Title Email Company
Bob Stark, AICP Environmental & Planning
Department Manager
[email protected] Michael Baker
John Bellas Environmental Department Manager [email protected] Michael Baker Nicole Marotz, AICP, LEED AP Senior Environmental Planner [email protected] Michael Baker James Daniels, RPA Senior Archaeologist [email protected] Michael Baker Zhe Chen, LEED GA Air Quality [email protected] Michael Baker Jacob Swim, PE, TE Senior Transportation Planner [email protected] Michael Baker Jay Sullivan, PE, CFM, QSP,/QSD Hydrology/Hydraulics [email protected] Michael Baker Jessie Kang Environmental Planner [email protected] Michael Baker Frankie Tong-Goodblatt, AICP Senior Environmental Planner [email protected] Michael Baker Tina Yuan Air Quality & Noise Specialist [email protected] Michael Baker Marisa Flores Senior Biologist [email protected] Michael Baker Samantha Martinez Biologist [email protected] Michael Baker Susan Wood, PhD Senior Architectural Historian [email protected] Michael Baker Rachel Grant Transportation Planner [email protected] Michael Baker Hilary Heidenreich Graphics/Word Processing [email protected] Michael Baker Ana Cotham Technical Editor [email protected] Michael Baker Kevin Oliver GIS Specialist [email protected] Michael Baker Ryan Phaneuf Environmental Specialist [email protected] Michael Baker Andrew Lund, EIT Civil Associate [email protected] Michael Baker Eddie Torres Senior Principal [email protected] Michael Baker Winnie Woo Junior Analyst II [email protected] Michael Baker Dennis Dinh Junior Analyst I [email protected] Michael Baker Samantha Guetz, EIT Civil Associate [email protected] Michael Baker Darshan Shivaiah Environmental Specialist I [email protected] Michael Baker Geoffrey Chan GIS Analyst [email protected] Michael Baker Jonathan Perez GIS Analyst [email protected] Michael Baker Epifanio Figueroa, GISP Field Crew Lead [email protected] Michael Baker Jordan Gray, PE, TE Transportation Manager [email protected] Michael Baker Teresa Tran Field Archaeologist [email protected] Michael Baker Zandra Mikhael Field Archaeologist [email protected] Michael Baker Michael Baker shall not add or remove persons from this Personnel List without the City’s prior written consent. If Michael Baker has not designated a person to perform a component of the Services, Michael Baker shall not assign such component of the Services to a person without obtaining the City’s prior written consent. Michael Baker shall not subcontract any component of the Services without obtaining the City’s prior written consent.

Acknowledged by:

Date: January 8, 2024
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Attachment C

ATTACHMENT “C”
Appendix A, 44 C.F.R. Part 18 – Certification Regarding Lobbying

The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
▪ 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. ▪ 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions. ▪ 3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Consultant (“Consultant”), certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Consultant understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. Chap. 38, Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements, apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.

Signature of Consultant’s Authorized Official

Bob Stark, AICP | Environmental & Planning Department Manager Name and Title of Consultant’s Authorized Official

January 8, 2024
Date
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Exhibit 2

EXHIBIT 2
Noncollusion Declaration

TO BE EXECUTED BY PROSPECTIVE CONSULTANT AND SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL

The undersigned declares:

The foregoing proposal submitted in response to the City of Escondido’s Request for Proposals No. 24-17– El Caballo Park Master Plan Environmental Review is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham. The prospective consultant has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other prospective consultant to put in a false or sham proposal, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any prospective consultant or anyone else to put in a sham proposal, or to refrain from submitting a proposal. The prospective consultant has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price of the prospective consultant or any other prospective consultant, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of proposal price, or of that of any other prospective consultant. All statements contained in the proposal are true. The prospective consultant has not, directly or indirectly, submitted their proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.

Each individual executing this declaration on behalf of a prospective consultant that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that they have full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of the prospective consultant.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed on January 8, 2024.

Signature

Title Senior Environmental Planner
Of Michael Baker International Inc.

Title Environmental & Planning Department Manager
Of Michael Baker International Inc.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MICHAEL R. MCGUINNESS, City Attorney

By:

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MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL
9635 Granite Ridge Dr Ste 300
San Diego, CA 92123

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Personnel List
Pursuant to Section 4 of the Agreement, Michael Baker shall only assign performance of Services to persons listed below. Michael Baker is a sole proprietor and will not use additional personnel outside of Michael Baker. All personnel assumed to work on this project are listed below.

Acknowledged by:

Date: January 8, 2024
Michael Baker International Inc./Environmental & Planning Department Manager MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL ▬ MBAKERINTL.COM
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STAFF REPORT

April 17, 2024
File Number 0600-10; A-3500

SUBJECT

CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN OF MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS PROJECT

DEPARTMENT
Development Services

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-23 awarding a consulting agreement to David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. ( “DVD”) in the amount of $235,009 to provide engineering design services for the Mountain View Park Pickleball Courts Project (“Project”).

Staff Recommendation: Approval ( Development Services Department, Chris McKinney , Deputy City Manager and Julie Procopio, City Engineer)
Presenter: Jonathan Schauble, Principal Civil Engineer
ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes, Maintenance of Parks Facilities/Open Spaces COUNCIL PRIORITY – Increase Retention and Attraction of People and Businesses to Escondido.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The CIP budget includes $1,200,000 in Park Development Fees for this project. There are adequate funds in the project budget for design and estimated construction costs.

PREVIOUS ACTION
Located near the eastern edge of the City of Escondido (“City”) within a residential neighborhood, Mountain View Park (“MVP”) was originally an avocado and orange grove before the City purchased the land in 1985 and converted it to a recreational park for City residents to enjoy. The Mountain View Park Site Master Plan Report, dated December 8, 1988, was adopted by the City and described the development of the park as a phased approach as monies are available . In the master plan, sports fields and courts were identified to be developed within the park footprint. To date, only a portion of the identified courts have been constructed leaving room for additional fields/courts.

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BACKGROUND
MVP is approximately 11 acres in size and contains lighted little league fields, a soccer field, tennis courts, picnic tables, a tot lot/playground, restrooms, and an open turf area. The pickleball community within the City is a rapidly growing community with residents expressing the desire to have pickleball courts installed within parks around the City.

As a result of ongoing outreach with the pickleball and tennis communities, an agreement was developed between the tennis community and the pickleball community to turn the tennis courts at MVP into mixed use tennis/pickleball courts. Since that agreement was reached, the City has received feedback from both tennis and pickleball com munities emphasizing the need for separate pickleball courts in order to accommodate both communities . The Project will provide eight pickleball courts within MVP and will provide additional landscape improvements along the frontage street of the park to h elp beautify the area.

City staff received seven proposals to perform the design services for the Mountain View Park Pickleball Courts Project. The proposals ranged in price from $197,730 to $441,433 . A proposal evaluation committee evaluated all seven proposals and selected the most qualified consultant, DVD, based on their technical expertise, past experience on projects of similar scope, and Project team members . The evaluation committee then interviewed DVD and entered into negotiations. As a result of the interview and negotiations, DVD was determined to be the most qualified consultant that provided the best value to the City based on the proposed scope and fee to perform the required design of the Mountain View Park Pickleball Courts Project.

DVD will provide design and environmental services for eight new pickleball courts to be located west of the existing tennis courts at MVP. It is anticipated that the design will require nine months to complete after which bidding and construction would commence (Resolution No. 2024-23 Exhibit “A”).

RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution No. 2024-23
b. Resolution No. 2024-23 Exhibit “A” - Consulting Agreement

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, A UTHORIZING THE MAYOR

TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A CONSULTING

AGREEMENT WITH DAVID VOLZ DESIGN LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTS, INC . FOR DESIGN OF THE MOUNTAIN

VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS PROJECT

WHEREAS, the adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget includes funding f or the Mountain View Park Pickleball Courts Project (Project); and WHEREAS, David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. was determined to be the most qualified consultant that provided the best value to the City; and WHEREAS, this City Council desires at this time and deems it to be in the best public interest to authorize the Mayor to execute a consulting agreement with David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. in the amount of $235,009.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California , as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true.

2. That Mayor is authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, a consulting agreement with David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc ., which is attached and incorporated to this Resolution as Exhibit “A”, and subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney.

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Resolution No. 2024-23
Exhibit "A"

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Landscape Architects and Park PlannersLandscape Architects and Park Planners DVD
David Volz DesignDavid Volz Design
Designing landscapes that create community
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
To Provide Professional Landscape Architectural Design Services for

CITY OF ESCONDIDO

MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL

COURTS DESIGN
Resolution No. 2024-23
Exhibit "A"

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Corporate Office
151 Kalmus Drive, Suite M8
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714.641.1300
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78060 Calle Estado
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760.580.5165
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669.444.0461
San Diego Office
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San Diego, CA 92122
858.2471222
February 1, 2024
Revised March 19, 2024
Nicholas Josten
City of Escondido
201 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
RE: PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN SERVICES FOR MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS DESIGN (RFP NO. 24-20) Dear Mr. Josten,
New pickleball courts at Mountain View Park will be an awesome recreational opportunity for the residents of Escondido. The next step in this planning process is selecting a firm to work hand in hand with City staff to deliver design and construction documents for the project. David Volz Design team has a long resume of award-winning sports facility projects like this. We are currently working with the cities of Pasadena and Irvine on a similar facility, both of which are set to go out to bid next month. In addition, we are working with Lake Forest, Glendale, Yorba Linda, Huntington Beach, Riverside, and Buena Park to provide new pickleball courts in their cities.

The design and environmental services DVD will provide include an 8-court layout with fencing and benches, sidewalk access, noise mitigation identified in the environmental document, landscaping and irrigation improvements, among other amenities. Our project civil engineer, West Coast, will provide survey, geotechnical, grading, and stormwater facilities. CEQA documents will also be included.

As part of DVD’s focused community outreach, we will engage the community residents and present a concept plan to showcase the design options and gather feedback, something DVD regularly provides.

After the conceptual design is approved, we will prepare final drawings, including construction documents, technical specifications, and probable construction costs. Our final work will be bid support, construction support services, and delivering as-builts.

Thank you for allowing the DVD team to prepare this proposal for the design of the Mountain View Park Pickleball courts. Our team is enthusiastic about the project and is looking forward to the opportunity to work with you and your staff. Should you have any questions about our proposed scope of services, please do not hesitate to call.

This proposal is valid for ninety (90) days.

Very truly yours,

DAVID VOLZ DESIGN
David J. Volz, R.L.A. # 2375
LEED Accredited Professional, QSD/QSP
Designing landscapes that create
community...

Leveraging location-based
technologies to create a smarter world
Resolution No. 2024-23
Exhibit "A"

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MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS, CITY OF ESCONDIDO DVD Work Plan
Firm Profile
Understanding & Approach
Sustainability
Community Outreach
Graphic & Renderings
Scope of Services
Quality Control
Project Team
Organizational Chart
Project Team Table
Project Experience & References
Project Schedule
Appendix
Resumes
Subconsultants
Certifications
Letters of Recommendation
Fee Proposal (Separate)
Fee Proposal
Hourly Rate Schedule
4 5
7 8
9 10
12 13
14 15
20 Resolution No. 2024-23
Exhibit "A"

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MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS, CITY OF ESCONDIDO DVD 4 FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
David Volz Design (DVD) is committed to the creative
design of outstanding public spaces. We develop
landscapes, parks, sports fields, and streetscapes to
meet the specific needs of their communities. DVD
designs special environments for those who seek
recreation in a beautiful setting: wonderful
natural environments for those who are
simply looking for respite, and for those
who pursue recreation and competitive
athletic endeavors on the playing
field. Our firm capitalizes on what
the site and nature has to offer. For
all of our commissions, we work to
enhance the site’s use, working within
environmentally sound parameters
while taking full advantage of the site
and its surroundings to best service the
community’s needs.

We provides a wide range of services to our
public agency clients: site planning, budgeting
and preparation of construction documents are the
mainstays of the services we provide. Public facilities and landscape improvements we have designed are evident
in communities throughout Southern California. We have successfully delivered award-winning public landscape
important projects in all over California
We strive to stay on top of the constantly changing world of the construction industry and its pricing. We regularly analyze what is happening with projects during estimating and bidding process to ensure that we are as close
as possible to our clients’ budget. We have been very
successful in tracking costs.

Our company understands the importance of protecting
the environment, protecting our resources and the
health of future generations. DVD is proud to be a LEED Accredited and a Qualified Stormwater Designer QSD
company. We understand the commitment we have to the
public to deliver quality projects that offer a high return for the public funds invested; projects that can be maintained and deliver a lifetime of service to the communities they are built for.

Our team will be easy to work with, creative, and responsive.

We live by our mission statement to “create community”
through our designs. Together our firm will be a pro-active knowledgeable resource for your city staff.

PLANNING & DESIGNING
Demonstration gardens, mitigation & restoration
Nature parks, interpretive gardens &
wilderness camps
Streetscape development & redevelopment
Community, Neighborhood & mini-parks
Facility master plans & feasibility studies
School fields & campus planning
Irrigation renovation & redesign
Design guidelines & standards
Sports parks & stadiums
Grant applications
& GIS
Founded in 1997
25 years in business
S-Corporation-CA
Never filed for
bankruptcy
Wholly-owned Business
16 employees
David Volz RLA#2375
Gary Vasquez RLA #3883
Eric Sterling RLA#5463
Luis Pedraza RLA#6782
Shaun Johnson RLA#6413
LEED Accredited
SBE
“DVD continues to build its reputation
on creativity and service in the design
of outstanding public spaces. We create
high quality public spaces for our clients’
communities and neighborhoods. We work with
public agencies and the people they serve to
develop innovative landscapes of outstanding
beauty.”
Contact Person:

David Volz, President, RLA,

LEED AP, QSD/QSP
714-641-1300
[email protected]
Like us on Facebook!
Follow us on Instagram!
@davidvolzdesign
www.dvolzdesign.com
Resolution No. 2024-23
Exhibit "A"

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MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS, CITY OF ESCONDIDO DVD 5 WORK PLAN
David Volz Design proposes to provide professional Landscape Architectural Services for the Pickleball courts at Mountain View Park in Escondido. This facility upgrade will provide a great recreational opportunity for the community in this area of the city.

The project will include timely coordination, inventory, survey and analysis, and a public presentation to engage with the community to develop a final design. Once the concept plan is approved, we will prepare Construction Documents, including plans and specifications, cost and estimates, bid support, support during construction, and final as-builts. Our team goal will be deliver a functional, accessible, and easily maintainable facility.

The site as it exists today is an underutilized lot with existing trees situated between the tennis courts and a nearby historic building.

Trees will be removed as a part of this project, pending direction from the city, may need to be replaced elsewhere. As a part of this project, landscape and irrigation modifications will be necessary to accommodate the new design. The park utilizes water for irrigation purposes and all new plantings will be low water use and climate appropriate. Species will be selected in conjunction with the city for durability and ease maintenance. As part of the DVD scope, we will prepare an environmental review, noise study, cultural/historic property study, biological study, assist with tribal consultation, a topographic survey, a geotechnical report, and perform a utility investigation. Working in conjunction with the city, the DVD team will conduct public outreach and engagement with nearby residents to receive design input. This includes attending a meeting, preparing and presenting a concept plan, answering questions, and gathering input. Once the concept design is approved, our team will produce engineering drawings showing the design of the pickleball courts and associated improvements at 30%, 60%, 90%, and final plans. After receiving and addressing city plan check comments, final plans and technical specifications will be provided. We will work with our civil engineer to prepare budget estimates for construction costs. Throughout the project and during the bidding process and construction phase, the assigned DVD professionals will coordinate with the City and Contractors, promptly responding to RFIs and answering questions.

We understand the current budget does not include court lighting or shade structures, which are the most requested amenities upgrades for pickleball facilities. We would work with your staff to put forth a design that would easily accommodate these features so they could be easily added in the future. We could provided conduit, pull boxes, and block-out locations at very little cost now that would allow for this future flexibility.

Resolution No. 2024-23
Exhibit "A"

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MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS, CITY OF ESCONDIDO DVD 6 WORK PLAN
The David Volz Design team is well-experienced in the design and delivery of new park amenities for public parks and recreational facilities. Our team is perfectly matched to your projects needs with similar successfully delivered facilities. Our team of experienced designers have visited Mountain View Park and is excited about the prospect of delivering eight courts for the residents of Escondido.

For Mountain View Park, the David Volz Design team will bring our park planning expertise to the table to work with you and your staff to program, develop, and refine a concept plan. This plan will be presented to nearby residents to garner input. Then, in collaboration with the City, we will develop construction documents, see the project through construction, and deliver as-builts.

Throughout the design phases, DVD will refine and update the project budget estimate, better informing City staff on the project scope as it develops.

INITIAL PROPOSED DESIGN PROGRAM

1. New fencing with screening and gates

2. Pickleball courts surfacing, nets, and striping (USA Pickleball Association-design guidelines)

3. New benches for resting between matches

4. ADA-compliant access

5. Landscaping and Irrigation

6. Storm Water Treatment
Resolution No. 2024-23
Exhibit "A"

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MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS, CITY OF ESCONDIDO DVD 7 WORK PLAN
David Volz Design is committed to delivering public landscapes that are sustainable and beautiful. We embrace the principles of design that encourage stewardship of our resources, respect for the environment and creative sustainable practices. Through our affiliation with LEED’s, we identify and quantify the sustainability of our designs. Our team has extensive experience with Public Works Agencies delivering storm water management practices that mimic natural hydrological cycles. We implement integrated management practices into every project.

Low Impact Design development (LID) is an alternative site design strategy that uses natural and engineered infiltration and storage to control storm water where it is generated. Projects under LIDs design are uniquely site specific in their effort to reduce runoff and volume, reduce pollutants and fertilizers, and maintain pre-development surface temperatures. All of which are problematic for conventional storm water management. Key goals include reducing downstream flooding, erosion, and scour from natural waterways. Benefits of LID practices include cost saving over expensive infrastructure.

Utilizing bio-swales and sunken lawns allow for the discernment and infiltration of runoff. Bio-swales offer opportunities for biodiversity utilizing native plant material that can remedy the degradation of native habitats. Additionally, LID aesthetics can enhance and beautify the built environment and landscapes by use of pervious pavers and alternative natural paving materials.

A beautiful and sustainable landscape starts with a clear understanding of the client’s requirements, the site and environs and a creative approach to the design process. Water efficiencies, energy use reductions, waste reduction, recycled content and localized material’s sourcing can all be quantified and are an integral part of our design. Resource conservation through the use and specification of recycled and reused materials and identification of locally sourced goods are important sustainability issues. Water resources are conserved through our thoughtful low water use planting schemes, precise irrigation layout and control systems, as well as, stormwater capture, cleaning and reuse. For pollution prevention, stormwater recycling plans are embraced and integral to our designs. On-site water detention, bio filtration, permeable pavement, and many other measures are creatively incorporated into the landscapes we design.

David Volz Design is dedicated to the opportunity and challenge of creating unique spaces and special places that draw inspiration from the environs and the community. David Volz Design believes the very definition of sustainability speaks of environments that are well used and enjoyed, and maintainable over time. We at DVD believe that the ultimate measure of sustainability of any public space has to be high use and enjoyment over the long term.

Low Impact Design Benefits
• Reduce runoff/reduce
flooding
• Reduce pollutants &
fertilizer
• Reduce sediment runoff &
scour
• Improved infiltration
ground water recharge
• Cost savings over
conventional design
• Biodiversity in the urban
habitat
• Streamlined design
functionability
• Aesthetics
Low Impact Design IMPs
Non-Structural:
• Reduced impervious areas
• Disconnect from
conventional storm water
systems
• Reduce disturbed areas of
development
• Minimize grading/reduce
construction impacts
• Preserve natural drainage
and vegetation
Structural:
• Bioretention including
vegetated swales and bio-
swales
• Permeable pavements
• Green roofs
• Cisterns / Recycling
Storm Water Retention & Cleaning
Resolution No. 2024-23
Exhibit "A"

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MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS, CITY OF ESCONDIDO DVD 8 WORK PLAN
For any community inspired design program, DVD envisions a robust community engagement process. Our initial community meeting will be a participatory community brainstorming session focused on gathering ideas for developing a park plan. Our preparation for this input will include site reviews and analysis of the plans and documents related to this park site. We will gather “seed” ideas from city staff and from our own site reviews. Our team will assist in the preparation of notices and graphics to get the word out - to invite the community to help design their park.

We will begin the initial workshop with an on site tour of the park to clearly identify the setting. To foster the “brainstorming” session, our team will introduce “seed” ideas that will encourage thoughtful responses and open the discussion for brainstorming and continued idea generation. We will look to the community for ideas about possible improvements, including ideas for enhancement, family recreation and complimentary opportunities to develop the design of an outstanding park plan.

The DVD team will take the ideas and inspirations received from the community at the initial design charrette meeting and refine the ideas and proposed elements into initial concept plans.

These conceptual layouts will be presented to city staff in an idea consolidation meeting. The best ideas and themes will then be refined into conceptual plans for the community to consider. The second community workshop will be a bit more formal. The refined initial concept plans will be presented, and the ideas reviewed.

We will look for agreement from the participants on the elements which will become a part of the draft plan. Comments and input will be received to refine the park’s vision and program and to obtain consensus for the improvement elements for the park. Following, a draft master plan and draft design report will be prepared. This plan will then be presented to the public and the Commission or Council for review and comment. Upon the city leader’s direction a final plan will be prepared.

The plan, which will be the focus of our planning efforts, will be the culmination of the community’s ideas being honed into a final graphic representation of the best development strategy for this park. A report will also be prepared outlining the input process and describing the program and development elements. Also, a preliminary construction budget will be a part of this project report.

The community workshops that we facilitate are the best medium for finding out what the citizenry desires. Allowing the community to stand in a place of ownership aids in a smooth planning process.

In the long term, this ownership translates into projects that are sustained by the community.

Resolution No. 2024-23
Exhibit "A"

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MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS, CITY OF ESCONDIDO DVD 9 WORK PLAN

WHAT IF A VISUALIZATION OF AN IDEA COULD BRING CLARITY
TO THE DESIGN INTENT? COULD ALLOW FOR ENLIGHTENED
CONSIDERATION AND UNDERSTANDING?
The David Volz Design studio has a robust graphic design component, and skilled professionals adept at delivering graphics and images, including immersive 3-dimensional fly throughs that communicate our design ideas before moving ahead with the project’s engineering.

Communication is the key to understanding. The photo-realistic renderings, computer-generated 3D models, and images of the project style, detailing, form, and function provide a clear understanding of the project concepts. Our creative and innovative designs are beautifully rendered for review and consideration of civic leaders, our collaborative partners, and the general public.

Our visualizations have resulted in great feedback and design considerations, great “Now I Get It” moments, and enthusiastic approvals of concepts, ideas, and projects.

The DVD team has proven capabilities for the graphic presentation of the ideas and the layout for review of the park’s conceptual layout. We will prepare artist renderings, 3D fly through videos and photo realistic pictures to describe the many elements we plan to include in this development. We will ready all our renderings for social media posting and for use in city communications.

Resolution No. 2024-23
Exhibit "A"

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MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS, CITY OF ESCONDIDO DVD 10 TASK 1 - PROJECT INITIALIZATION AND

MANAGEMENT

1.01 Initial kickoff meeting with city project staff
a. Review project criteria and program
objectives
b. Review procedures and design
schedule
c. Assign calendar dates to each
milestone with completion by October
1, 2024

1.02 Background Research
a. Collect available data, maps, as-builts
b. Review site plans and documents
c. Review initial opportunities
• Identify opportunities and
constraints
• Identify surrounding uses and
connections

1.03 Preliminary Engineering Studies
Coordination
a. Geotechnical soils report
b. Site topographic survey
c. Initial SWPPP/SWQMP plans
d. Environmental studies
TASK 2 – PRELIMINARY CONCEPT PLANS/

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

2.01 Prepare preliminary concept plans and
alternatives
a. Develop designs for park improvements
b. Develop concepts and alternatives
c. Refine and consolidate ideas
d. Color-rendered plan view graphics
e. Character style pictures depicting ideas
for improvements including court color
options
f. Plant palette

2.02 Review preliminary concept with city staff

2.03 Community review and workshop
a. Present preliminary concept plans
• Program elements review

WORK PLAN
• Idea and vision consolidation
• Review options and alternatives
• Concept discussion
• Define community consensus
b. Document input received
• Prepare summary of input from
community
• Annotate maps with community
insights

2.04 Review input received from previous
community outreach with city project team
a. Identify opportunities and program for
potential park facilities

MEETINGS & DELIVERABLES
Review meeting with staff
Community outreach meeting
Community outreach exhibits
TASK 3 – FINAL CONCEPT PLANS (30%)

3.02 Construction cost budget estimates
a. Prepare analysis of construction cost for
each plan options

3.03 Prepare final concept plan
a. Review schematic layouts with city staff,
obtain direction to prepare final concept
plan
b. Refine/revise preliminary concept plan
per comments
c. Construction cost budget estimates

3.04 Presentation to City staff

MEETINGS & DELIVERABLES
Review meeting with staff (1)
Final concept plans
Construction cost budget
Presentation to City staff
Resolution No. 2024-23
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MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS, CITY OF ESCONDIDO DVD 11 TASK 4 - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (60% &
90% SUBMITTALS)

4.01 Prepare construction drawings
a. Site construction plan and details
b. Irrigation plan and details
c. Final landscape plan and details
d. Civil plan and details

4.02 Prepare technical specifications

4.03 Prepare construction cost budgets

4.04 Internal quality control review

4.05 Submittal/review at 60% and 90%

MEETINGS & DELIVERABLES
Construction plans (60% & 90% submittals)
Construction technical specifications
Construction budget estimate
Identify and finalize details repairing structural
engineering
City staff meetings (bi-weekly)
Meeting summaries
TASK 5 - FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

5.01 City project team review of work-to-date

5.02 Update construction drawings per city
comments
a. Site construction plan and details
b. Irrigation plan and details
c. Final landscape plan and details
d. Civil plan and details
e. Technical specifications
f. Construction cost budget estimates
g. Provide structural details and
calculations

5.03 Internal quality control review

MEETINGS & DELIVERABLES
Construction plans (100% submittal)
Construction technical specifications
Construction budget estimate
City staff meetings (bi-weekly)
Meeting summaries

WORK PLAN
TASK 6 - CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SERVICES

6.01 Bidding Assistance
a. Provide answers to pertinent pre-bid
questions
b. Assist the city in evaluation of bids

6.02 Construction Assistance
a. Attend pre-construction meeting
b. Respond to project Requests for
Information (RFI’s) and Submittals
c. Participate in construction progress
meetings and prepare meeting
summary notes

6.03 As-built plan preparation (contractor
annotation)

MEETINGS & DELIVERABLES
Bidding assistance
RFI responses, instructions
Meeting summaries
City staff support services
As-builts

OPTIONAL TASK
TASK 7 – CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

SERVICES

7.01 See MKN hourly rates
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MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS, CITY OF ESCONDIDO DVD 12 DVD has an established quality control and assurance program that we undertake for all our design services, and for this project. The Principal-in-Charge will be responsible for implementation of these Quality Control measures. The primary elements include:
• Verification that required deliverables and documents noted in the Scope of Work are provided. • A Peer Review will be conducted by our senior professional staff to solicit critical comments and verify correctness.
• Retention of documents with highlighted markings and red-line comments, and verification that required revisions are incorporated into the updated documents. • Continual assessment and tracking of project schedule and budget against baseline data. • A complete construction review for constructability and biddability of the complete PS&E package will be assigned to experienced professionals on staff prior to final submittal to our client.

Notice to
Proceed
Deliver
to Client
Project
Planning
Initialize
Project
Design
Development
Final
Design
Final
Corrections Printing

1. Project Initiation
Quality Assurance Review
• Goals and objectives defined
• Scope of work defined
• Budget identified
• Schedule established
• Problem areas identified
• Checklist prepared

2. Work Plan
Quality Assurance Review
• Goals and objectives reviewed
• Work plan reviewed
• Alternative and
preliminary solutions evaluated
• Recommended
solutions defined

3. Design Confirmation
Quality Assurance Review
• Program and materials finalized
• Recommended solutions refined
• Final design defined
• Budget review
• Checklist reviewed

4. Constructability
Quality Assurance Review
• Quality assurance check for
completeness and format
• Verification check for completeness
• Biddability and constructability
review
Cost Controls
and Quality of
Design with Rich
Detailing
Online Public
Outreach Expertise
Community
Inspired Park
Design
Award Winning
Park and Sports
Field Design
Experience
in Delivery of
Projects
Creative
Designers of
Public Spaces

WORK PLAN
Resolution No. 2024-23
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MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS, CITY OF ESCONDIDO DVD 13 PROJECT TEAM
City of Escondido
Mountain View Park Pickleball Courts

DAVID VOLZ DESIGN

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC
David Volz, RLA #2375,

LEED AP, QSD/P
Principal in charge
Gary Vasquez, RLA #3883
Director of design
Eric Sterling, RLA #5463
Senior Landscape Architect
Kevin Volz, GISP
Director of GIS
Luis Pedraza, RLA #6782
Landscape Architect
Paul Cassar
Senior Landscape Designer
Bryant Avolos
Landscape Designer
Bryce Frost
Landscape Designer
Sarah Moon
Landscape Designer
Angela Lee
Landscape Designer
Dana Bull
Landscape Designer
Michelle Maldonado
Project Designer
Xitlali Casarrubias
Project Designer
Jonathan Aguirre
Project Designer
ECORP
Enviornmental Consultant
Jesus “Freddie” Olmos
Principal Environmental Planner
Lindsay Liegler
Associate Environmental Planner

WEST COAST CIVIL
Civil Engineer
Austin Frisby, P.E., QSD
Project Manager
Claire Pfeifer, EIT
Design Engineer III
Our creative designers have the background and expertise to deliver outstanding landscape architecture services
for your city’s project. The DVD key team members are
experienced and talented professionals and they will be supported by a team of licensed landscape architects,
several very capable designers, sub consultants, and
support staff.

Our design approach, from design development through
construction document development, includes strong
quality control techniques as well as several quality
control measures. For example, our team will have a
senior staff landscape architect assigned to specifically provide quality control oversight. This experience
landscape architect will be involved in regular in-house design review of project drawings, specifications and
budget estimate. He will provide input, and advice to the project administrator. This effort, together with our other quality control measures, will focus on providing the city with a design which is accurate and constructable.

Delivering projects within our client’s expectations,
budgets and time frame is our top priority. We will establish milestones for deliverables and set precise schedules
for meetings and reviews. Our senior management will
review all submittals prior to issuance. We will provide recommendations based upon experience and expertise
for the betterment of any project assigned to DVD. These same senior DVD professionals will remain the primary
contact for the City throughout the project.

PROJECT MANAGER - Eric Sterling will provide design
oversight of this project and be the design professional- of-record for the construction documents. Coordination of our large team of professionals will be the responsibility of DVD’s project manager, Kevin Volz. Kevin has extensive
team leadership experience, he will be an active and
engaged manager for this project. He will coordinate and lead design development meetings. Keeping in regular
touch with the city project team, updating schedules and filing project progress reports, with action items, as the design is developed.

David Volz Design looks forward to a long relationship
with your city. We are committed to delivering high quality services, designs, reports, documents, and support to the city

LGC GEOTECHNICAL
Geotechnical Consultant
Branden Petersen
Senior Staff Engineer
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Michelle Maldonado
Project Designer
[email protected]
City of Escondido
Mountain View Park Pickleball Courts
Eric Sterling, RLA #5463
Principal, Landscape Architect
[email protected]
Kevin Volz, GISP
Director of GIS, Project Manager
[email protected]
Sarah Moon
Landscape Designer
[email protected]
Angela Lee
Landscape Designer
[email protected]
Xitlali Casarrubias
Project Designer
[email protected]
DAVID VOLZ DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC.

WEST COAST CIVIL
Austin Frisby, P.E., GE
Project Manager
[email protected]
Claire Pfeifer, EIT
Design Engineer III
[email protected]
ECORP
Jesus "Freddie" Olmos
Principal Environmental Planner
[email protected]
Lindsay Liegler
Associate Environmental Planner
[email protected]

LGC GEOTECHNICAL
Dennis Boratynec, P.E., GE
Vice President
[email protected]
Branden Petersen
Senior Staff Engineer
[email protected]
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The revitalization of Fremont Park will be a great improvement for the citizens of Glendale. It has a special character and being the oldest park in the city, an important historical context; it provides a wonderful greenspace and needed recreational opportunities for the residents who live just north of downtown Glendale. This community, through several outreach meetings, provided DVD park planners with insights related to the park’s use and the current needs for recreation. The slate of improvements we planned will be enjoyed by all: new synthetic turf soccer fields, community center, play spaces, picnic grounds and ball courts. New lighting, easy access, and a full perimeter drive path will ensure better security.

New parking, new maintenance facilities and a refurbished home for the model railroad club will improve this community focal point.

This busy facility includes an active tennis community with regularly scheduled lessons, tournaments, and play days. There is also a great contingent of drop-in regulars that frequent these courts. An update of the facility was needed, access, lighting and new fencing, and net stations were installed based upon “DVD and their team ... have provided leadership for community outreach, have designed creative and fun play spaces and have prepared high quality construction documents.”
George Balteria , Retired City of Glendale
Letter of Recommendation
More Glendale Projects:

Client: City of Glendale
Reference:

Joseph Gonzalez
Park Planner
(818) 550-4415
[email protected]
Key Elements:
• (8) Tennis courts
• Large community building
• Soccer arena, enclosed, synthetic
turf & lights
• Large fully accessible play spaces
• Spray pad play space
• Pickle ball & basketball courts
• Large parking lot
• Open lawn and picnic pavilions
• Art all around the park
• Night lighting throughout
• Walkways & beautiful gardens
Services provided:
• Master Plan & Community
Outreach
• Design Development
• Construction Documents
• Bidding Assistance
• Construction Period Services
Acreage: 8
Start Date: March 2015
Completion Date: Out to Bid Soon
Cost of Design: $1.1 million
Construction Estimate: $12.3 mil
DVD Project Manager:

Gary Vasquez
Staff: David Volz, Paul Cassar, Luis
Pedraza, Larry Poindexter
Subconsultants: Civil Works
Engineer, Design West Engineering,
LGC Geotechnical, SKA Engineers
DVD renovation plans. The courts were sawcut, patched and resurfaced to accommodate this facility-
wide makeover. The new courts
are beautiful, they have state
of the art lighting and a
new downloadable
lighting control.

Cerritos School Park
Pacific Park
City Sign
Maryland Park
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Vista Del Verde Park in Yorba Linda is a picturesque recreational haven, nestled within the vibrant community. Renowned for its lush greenery and diverse amenities, this park has recently undergone a thoughtful upgrade to cater to the evolving interests of its residents.

The latest addition is a state-of-the-art two half-court basketball facility, providing enthusiasts with a dynamic space to engage in friendly matches and hone their skills. In response to the surging popularity of pickleball, the park has also integrated four dedicated pickleball overlays, creating an inclusive environment for players of all ages. These enhancements not only promote an active and healthy lifestyle but also foster a sense of community as neighbors come together to enjoy these new recreational offerings. Vista Del Verde Park continues to be a hub for leisure and social interaction, adapting to the changing preferences of its residents while maintaining its natural charm.

Client:

City of Yorba Linda
Reference:

Mike Kudron
Parks & Recreation
Superintendent
714-961-7160
[email protected]
Key Elements:
• Half-court basketball
• Pickleball overlay
Services provided:
• Master Plan
• Construction Documents
• Construction Period
Services
Acreage: .18 arces
Start Date: June 2021
Completion Date: Under
Construction
Design Cost: $90,453
Construction Cost: TBD
DVD Project Manager:

Paul Cassar
Staff: David Volz, Gary
Vasquez
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Arlington Park in Riverside is set to undergo a transformative upgrade with the addition of 12 dedicated pickleball courts, a testament to the city’s commitment to fostering a vibrant recreational landscape. The planned pickleball courts at Arlington Park will not only accommodate the growing interest in this social sport but will also feature amenities such as shaded seating areas and support facilities. Collaborating with Urban Habitat and city staff, the project aims to deliver a concept plan that seamlessly integrates the new venue into the park’s landscape, providing comfortable environments for players and spectators alike. The construction is anticipated to commence later this year, promising Arlington Park as a hub for pickleball enthusiasts and a shining example of thoughtful park planning.

Client:

City of Riverside
Jordan Maus, RLA
Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Dept.
(951) 826-2201
[email protected]
Key Elements:
• Pickleball courts
• Spectator seating
• Shade structure
• Acrylic court surfacing
• Player benches
• Electrical upgrades
Services provided:
• Schematic Design
• Design Development
• Construction Documents
• Design/Build
Acreage: .59 acre
Start Date: January 2023
Completion Date: Under
Design
Design Cost: $108,680
Construction Cost: TBD
DVD Project Manager:

Eric Sterling
Staff: Jonathan Aguirre,
Sarah Moon
Builder: Urban Habitat
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The David Volz Design team provided Planning, Community Outreach, Conceptual Design, and Construction Documents for the Pickleball Improvements at Mike Ward Park in the City of Irvine.

This is Irvine’s second Pickleball facility and is intended to set the standard for future pickleball facilities in Southern California.

The park will feature eight new courts fully amenitized with shade, seating, drinking fountains, bike racks, lighting, vending machines and more. An information kiosk will link players to the city’s reservation site and provide court availability and upcoming events. A central plaza provides direct access to each court and brings spectators closer to the action. The project includes a new restroom building, storage, ADA improvements, and landscape improvements. Slated to open in 2024 this facility will be the premiere facility.

Client:

City of Irvine
Reference:

Farhad Bolourchi
Senior Project Manager
949-724-6689
[email protected]
Key Elements:
• Pickleball courts
• Shaded seating
• Court lighting
• Concrete bike path
• Information kiosk
• ADA accessibility
Services provided:
• Concept Plan
• Community Outreach
• Design Development
• Construction Documents
• Construction Period Services
Size: 24,265 SF, .56 acres
Start Date: Feb 2023
Cost of Design: $136,635
Staff: Eric Sterling, Michelle
Maldando, Xitlali Casarrubias
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The Vina Vieja Pickleball proposed project provides for the installation of the first dedicated Pickleball courts in the City of Pasadena at Vina Vieja Park. The approved concept plan will include 12 lighted courts as well as parking and a restroom on 11 acres. Site amenities will include tables, benches, drinking fountains, bleachers, and shade structures. The environmental documents call for preservation of the many oak trees along the adjacent waterway, noise and lighting mitigation measures, and full access for vehicles and pedestrians across the site.

Community outreach and stakeholder committee meetings were integral to the concept development. Commission and council reviews are reflected in the final layout plans. The project has received EIR approval and is in the hopper for funding this next fiscal year.

Client:

City of Pasadena
Key Elements:
• Parking lot expansion
• Pickleball Courts (12)
• Restroom & Storage Building
• Shaded bench seating
Services provided:
• Master Plan
• Community Outreach
• Construction Documents
Start Date: August 2019
Completion Date: July 2021
Cost of Design: $173,105
Construction Estimate: $3.7 mil
DVD Project Manager:

David Volz
Staff: Gary Vasquez, Paul Cassar,
Larry Poindexter, Luis Pedraza,
Dana Bull
Subconsultants: NV5, Psomas
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
Scope of Services WK 1 WK 2 WK 3 WK 4 WK 5 WK 6 WK 7 WK 8 WK 9 WK 10 WK 11 WK 12 WK 13 WK 14 WK 15 WK 16 WK 17 WK 18 WK 19 WK 20 Project Initialization and Management
Community Workshop
Preliminary Concept Plans (30%)
Construction Documents (60% & 90%)
Final Construction Documents
Bidding and Construction Support
Scope of Services WK 25 WK 26 WK 27 WK 28 WK 29 WK 30 WK 31 WK 32 WK 33 WK 34 WK 35 WK 36 WK 37 WK 38 WK 39 WK 40 WK 41 WK 42 WK 43 WK 44 Project Initialization and Management
Community Workshop
Preliminary Concept Plans (30%)
Construction Documents (60% & 90%)
Final Construction Documents
Bidding and Construction Support
As-Needed
Work effort Milestone City review
July August September October November
April JuneFebruary March May
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RESUMES
Mr. Sterling is a highly experienced
landscape architect with 25+ years
of experience in the field. He is
returning to DVD after a 9-year
absence exploring worldly projects. Throughout his career, he has worked on a variety of projects for public agencies, including recreational parks, streetscapes, school sites, and city design guidelines. He has also worked on multiple projects for Disney parks, including many award-winning designs. One of Mr. Sterling’s strengths is his attention to detail, which has proven invaluable in his work with playground design, the latest construction practices and materials, and ADA accessibility concerns.

He is a key member of the DVD team, responsible for
coordinating the design development plans and carrying
them through to construction drawings. He is known for
his ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of clients, architects, engineers, and designers, and for his successful project management from beginning to end. Mr. Sterling’s responsibilities include ensuring adherence to established project schedules and cost agreements, as well as
monitoring production to deliver the highest quality
products to clients.

He works closely with staff, clients, and agencies to create successful products, and he is especially skilled in working with contractors during construction to ensure that projects are completed successfully. Mr. Sterling is also responsible for plan checking to ensure the successful completion and delivery of projects. Overall, Mr. Sterling brings a wealth of experience and expertise to DVD, and his ability to manage projects effectively from beginning to end, along with his attention to detail, make him an invaluable asset to the team.

EDUCATION
BS, Landscape Architecture, 2001, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
REGISTRATION: Landscape Architect, California, #5463
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch up, AutoCAD, Microsoft
Office
YEARS WITH DVD: 2005-2012 & March 2021 - present
ROLE: Works extensively on the
development process from inception
through master plan development,
construction document preparation,
contract administration, and on-site
inspection. He managed the project to
ensure adherence to established project
budgets, and schedules.

RECENT PROJECT EXPEREINCE

COSTA MESA SANITARY

HEADQUARTERS
Client: Costa Mesa Sanitary District
A turf removal/water conservation project
to provide a boldly vibrant landscape
design which incorporates native
landscape. These outreach programs
include waste reduction, composting
and mulching as well as water saving
irrigation practices and landscape
material selection.

WOLFSON PARK EXPANSION
Client: City of Rancho Mirage
Working hand-in-hand with the
city to deliver a design that meets
the communities’ expectations, the
overall design needed to fit within the
parks’ existing Victorian style while
accommodating new program features.

REFLECTION PARK
Client: City of Desert Hot Springs
The new program includes ADA
upgrades, benches, boulders and
cobble, new native landscape and
irrigation, a reflective monument sign,
and a grid of California Fan Palms. The
Park will utilize energy efficient night
lighting and no turf grass.

WHITAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PARK
Client: City of Buena Park
An initial opportunity to provide some
dedicated park facilities at Whitaker
School has blossomed into a full of
fledged “new” park across three acres
of school yard. Through a series of
community outreach workshops a plan
has emerged with several exciting and
unique elements.

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EDUCATION
• BS, Geography, GIS, San Diego State University, 2009

REGISTRATION
• Certified GIS Professional (GISP),
#160469, 2018
• Certified UAV pilot
• URISA VC member
SKILLS
Fire and EMS - providing GIS and custom software
solutions, 7 years, Esri Partner Network, AAG, AWS, Python programming, HTML, Microsoft Office
YEARS WITH DVD: 2009-2010, February 2022 - present
AVAILABILITY: 40%
ROLE: Involved in all aspects of
GIS program development from
analysis and design to development,
testing, implementation, and post-
implementation phases including
assessing and managing risk, monitoring
and maintaining resources and
schedules, and quality assurance.

RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

WAYFINDING SIGNAGE
Client: City of Gardena
GIS was leveraged to visualize and
analyze traffic patterns (road speeds,
intersections, Average Daily Traffic (ADT),
bike routes, ADA design standards, etc.)
and city boundary/zoning information.

MORRELL LAB
Client: University of Minnesota
Provided researchers with exploratory
GIS analysis and has produced
several map series for publications on
agricultural and genetic projects.

SAN DIEGO VACANT HOUSING STUDY
& REPORT
Client: San Diego Housing Commission
Worked with the City of San Diego
and SDG&E Utilities on large datasets,
researched custom report metrics and
parameters, identified long-term housing
vacancies, and created map outputs and
reports.

CUSTOM DRIVE-TIME AND

DEMOGRAPHIC MAPS
Client: Hughes Marino
Created custom reports using peak/off-
peak drive-time analyses and various
demographic and housing metrics
(e.g. population, average housing
cost, median housing income) for
a commercial real estate firm using
GeoEnrichment and census data.

Kevin Volz is a certified GIS
Professional (GISP) that has been
managing teams and leveraging
GIS for the past 15 years to creatively
analyze spatial data and produce
high-quality GIS solutions and
products. He recently rejoined DVD to offer GIS services and integrate GIS within current workflows. Since the start of the new year, GIS has been implemented on several key projects and is provings its value by providing key insights, increasing communication and sharing of ideas, and improving project outcomes overall.

With a strong background in strategically leading, building, and marshaling teams and resources to successfully
complete complex technical work, Kevin is experienced in all aspects of GIS program development. Kevin is well-versed in analysis and design, development, programming, testing, implementation, and post-implementation phases. He has
an extensive background in assessing and managing risk, monitoring and maintaining schedules and resources,
quality assurance plans, and communicating timely, critical information to both highly technical and non-technical
audiences. He enjoys collaborating with teams and clientele to provide excellent solutions in support of private businesses, governments, and municipal agencies.

RESUMES
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As an experienced Landscape
Designer with over seven years
of expertise in project design,
Sarah has delivered innovative
and unique solutions in design-
build, urban, park, and recreation design. She has a deep understanding of the complex interplay between natural
and built environments and can create designs that are
both functional and visually appealing.

Sarah’s responsibilities as a Landscape Designer include collaborating with clients and other professionals to
gather project requirements and creating detailed designs that consider site analysis, environmental factors, and user needs. Some of her notable accomplishments are
completing projects within budget and on schedule
and maintaining strong relationships with clients and
stakeholders. Over the years, she has developed a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from small urban spaces
to large public parks and recreation areas. She also has worked on various design-build projects, where she was
responsible for overseeing the construction of my designs and ensuring that they meet the project’s specifications.

As an experienced Landscape Designer, she is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the field and is committed to continually improving her skills and knowledge. She is a collaborative team player who works well with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve the best outcomes for the project.

ROLE: Responsible for analyzing data
from our community input charrette
process to help form a common
goal of what the community desires,
prepares landscape architectural plans,
specifications, and cost estimates on a
multitude of projects, plan checking to
ensure consistent update of plan details
from client requests.

RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

BERKSHIRE & GREVELIA PARKS
Client: City of South Pasadena
The Berkshire and Grevelia lots have
been purchased and the neighborhood
has given initial ideas for the conversion
of these properties to pocket parks.

DVD designed life back to the exciting
park facilities that the neighbors
envisioned for their community.

MILES AVENUE TURF REDUCTION
Client: City of La Quinta
The new street median island landscape
along Miles Avenue will set a precedent
for a new beautiful water thrifty and desert
efficient landscape.

CANYON, VILLA PARK & ORANGE HIGH

SCHOOLS
Client: Orange Unified School District
DVD provided construction documents
for bidding and for the adjacent site
improvements of the new turf sports
fields and all weather running tracks.

EDUCATION
• BS. Landscape Architecture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 201x
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch up, GIS
YEARS WITH DVD: 2017 - present

RESUMES
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Ms. Lee is returning to DVD from a
5-year absence due to relocation
out of state. She has experience
in many aspects of the public
landscapes design process
including conceptual planning, planting design, irrigation design, and community presentation techniques. Angela
is extremely knowledgeable in drafting construction
documents and understands exactly what information
contractors will need. Her abilities include her computer graphic skills, writing and composition, and an aptitude for tackling challenging tasks with timely completion of duties.

Not only does she understand and work on the design and construction process but she is excellent at analyzing data from our community input charrette process to help form a common goal of what the community desires.
“Our environments deserve thoughtful and attentive
design, since our surroundings can do so much in
how we behave and feel. I appreciate the goal of this
office to design public spaces where people can enjoy
spending their time, connect with nature, and take
pride in their communities.”
ROLE: Responsible for analyzing data
from our community input charrette
process to help form a common
goal of what the community desires,
prepares landscape architectural plans,
specifications, and cost estimates on a
multitude of projects, plan checking to
ensure consistent update of plan details
from client requests.

RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

WAYFINDING SIGNAGE
Client: City of Gardena
GIS was leveraged to visualize and
analyze traffic patterns (road speeds,
intersections, Average Daily Traffic
(ADT), bike routes, ADA design
standards, etc.) and city boundary/
zoning information.

COSTA MESA SANITARY

HEADQUARTERS
Client: Costa Mesa Sanitary District
A turf removal/water conservation
project to provide a boldly vibrant
landscape design which incorporates
native landscape. These outreach
programs include waste reduction,
composting and mulching as well as
water saving irrigation practices and
landscape material selection.

WHITE OAK RIDGE
Client: City of Orange
The phased landscape renovation of
White Oak Ridge will follow a landscape
precedent previously established on
Trails End Lane. The new landscape
will utilize water saving plants and water
efficient irrigation.

DVD designed life back to the exciting
park facilities that the neighbors
envisioned for their community.

EDUCATION
• MLA, Landscape Architecture, 2010, University of Michi- gan, MI
• BS, Cinema-Television Critical Studies, 2003, University of Southern California, CA
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch up, GIS

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Landscape Architecture Faculty Award, University of
Michigan
YEARS WITH DVD: 2013 - 2016 & October 2021 - present
AVAILABILITY: 40%

RESUMES
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As a recent graduate from the
landscape architecture program at
Berkeley, Ms. Maldonado brings a
strong design background. With her
knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp,
as well as her attention to detail and
ability to work well in a team, she is well-suited to assist with the design and planning of various landscape projects, conduct research and gather data, and prepare cost estimates and project schedules. Her strong communication skills will also be an asset when it comes to client meetings and presentations.

She has a great sense of responsibility, and she is eager to learn and grow in the field.

ROLE: Assist with the design and
planning of landscape projects,
including site analysis, conceptual
design, and construction documents,
Conduct research and gather data
on site conditions, materials, and
regulations, Participate in client
meetings and prepare graphics for
presentations.

RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

AROVISTA PARK MODERNIZATION
Client: City of Brea
The goal is to create an all inclusive
destination park to improve
emotional, social, physical, and
mental health and where they can
explore, discover, relax, and play in a
safe and uniquely fun environment.

COSTA MESA SANITARY

HEADQUARTERS
Client: Costa Mesa Sanitary District
A turf removal/water conservation
project to provide a boldly vibrant
native landscape design.

SANTA ANA SPLASH PADS
Client: City of Santa Ana
The City of Santa Ana has the
opportunity to re-imagine a portion
of six existing parks and plan for new
splash pads.

PICKLEBALL COURTS @ MIKE

WARD COMMUNITY PARK
Client: City of Irvine
This facility upgrade will include a
8-court layout, electrical upgrades
and lighting, shade, player and
spectator seating, and other
amenities.

JURUPA AVENUE MEDIANS
Client: City of Fontana
We will consider the already
developed street medians and
the right-of-way along the project
corridor to include the aesthetics
of the unique neighborhood
characteristics.

EDUCATION
BS, Landscape Architecture, University of California, Berkley, 2022
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Rhino, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch up, GIS
YEARS WITH DVD: May 2022 - present

RESUMES
Ms. Cassarubbias has a strong focus
on community engagement and
creating designs that are versatile
and provide a range of services. By
engaging with the community to
understand their wants and needs,
she aims to create designs that add meaning and value to the space. Her motivation and team-oriented approach will make her an asset to any team and will ensure the success of any project she works on. Her ability to balance the technical and creative aspects of landscape architecture are valuable skills, and her approach to engaging the community in her designs will bring a unique perspective to the team and projects.

EDUCATION
BS, Landscape Architecture, University of California, Berkley, 2021
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Rhino, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch up, GIS
YEARS WITH DVD: June 2022 - present
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SUBCONSULTANT
West Coast Civil is a minority-owned business enterprise (MBE) providing civil engineering services for planning, design, and construction assistance for private and public sector clients. WCC is committed to building long-term relationships by provided dedicated service to our clients and communities.

Austin Frisby, PE, QSD
Project Manager
EDUCATION:
• Bachelors of Science, Civil
Engineering, San Diego State
University, 2018
• Registered Civil Engineer,
State of California, RCE 92311
• Qualified SWPPP Developer,
#92311
Austin is a project manager with seven years of civil
engineering experience in the public and private
sector. His primary role for this project will be to
coordinate the civil design with the Design Team.

Austin has provided similar roles on projects for: City of Dana Point, City of Santa Monica, University of
California, San Diego, and City of Redondo Beach.

Austin started his career with the City of La Mesa
and understands the needs of local cities.

EXPERIENCE
UCSD Grove Stormwater Improvements,
University of California, San Diego
Design Lead. Mr. Frisby led the West Coast
Civil team’s design efforts for the UCSD Grove
Stormwater Improvements. The Project involved
coordination with a Landscape Architect to replace
an existing asphalt drive aisle and grassy knoll
with a biofiltration swale, bus stop wait area, ADA
compliant curb ramp, and decomposed granite
walking path for UCSD students and faculty.
(Construction completed March 2021)
City of Santa Monica Building Renovation at 3200
Airport Avenue, City of Santa Monica
Project Engineer. Mr. Frisby served as a project
engineer for the development of civil plans
associated with exterior improvements as part of
the building renovations at 3200 Airport Ave. West
Coast Civil’s scope of work included ADA ramp
design, parking lot improvements, utility relocations,
and design of Low Impact Development BMP’s.
(2021 - 2023)
Claire Pfeifer, EIT
Design Engineer III
EDUCATION:
• Bachelors of Science,
Structural Engineering,
University of California, San
Diego, 2020
• Engineer in Training, State of
California, EIT 172548
Claire is a Design Engineer III with five years of civil engineering experience in the public and private
sector. Her primary role for this project will be to
lead the civil design improvements. Claire has led
design efforts for several site civil projects and is in the process of taking her final exams to become a
licensed civil engineer in the state of California.

EXPERIENCE
San Diego International Airport Terminal 1
Expansion, San Diego Regional Airport Authority
Design Engineer. Ms. Pfeifer provided engineering
design of the air-side stormwater quality
improvements related to the Terminal 1 expansion.

The stormwater quality improvements included
storm water collection, pumping, and bio-infiltration
in the existing in-field ovals. The water quality
improvements provide treatment for heavy metals,
specifically lead and copper to lower TMDLs to San
Diego Bay, which is 303D listed (2020 – Current).

Rolling Hills City Hall Improvements,
City of Rolling Hills
Project Engineer. Mr. Frisby led the civil engineering
design for renovations to the City of Rolling Hills
City Hall and Community Services Building. Civil
engineering services included grading, utility
relocations, ADA improvements, and hardscape
improvements. (Design completed February 2023)
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SUBCONSULTANT
Established in 1987, ECORP Consulting,
Inc. (ECORP) is a California “S” Corporation
that specializes in assisting government
agencies and private clients with a wide
range of environmental services including
technical expertise in land use planning;
biological, cultural, and water resources;
and regulatory compliance with California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA),
Clean Water Act, federal and state
Endangered Species Acts, National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA), and other laws and
regulations. ECORP has well-established
working relationships with the resources
agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE), California Department
of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

ECORP is a financially sound firm with
five offices (Santa Ana, Redlands, Rocklin,
San Diego, and Chico) serving clients
throughout California. Additionally, ECORP
maintains offices in Flagstaff, Arizona and in
Santa Fe, New Mexico. ECORP is registered
with the Department of Industrial Relations
(#1000012875) and is a California Small
Business-Public Works (SB-PW).

Jesus “Freddie” Olmos
Principal Environmental Planner
EDUCATION:
• B.A., Environmental Analysis & Design, with a minor in Urban and Regional Planning, University of California, Irvine
Mr. Olmos’ 23 years of professional experience involves California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis and document
preparation for government agencies and private clients.

He has prepared and managed a variety of environmental
documents, including Initial Studies/Mitigated Negative Declarations (IS/MNDs), Environmental Impact Reports
(EIRs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs),
Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Findings of No
Significant Impact (FONSIs), including Addendum CEQA/
NEPA documentation.

LINDSAY LIEGLER
Associate Environmental Planner
EDUCATION:
• M.P.P., Concentration in Environmental Policy & Sustainability, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
• B.S., Environmental Science, Minor in Conservation Biology, University of California, Los Angeles
Ms. Liegler has four years of experience in CEQA document preparation, climate change resilience studies, biological resources and habitat quality assessments. While working with ECORP, she has served as project manager for
a variety of environmental documents including Initial
Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative
Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Impact Studies, Categorical Exclusions, and Categorical Exemptions.

LGC Geotechnical, Inc. is a Southern California based geotechnical consulting firm with its office located in San Clemente, California. LGC Geotechnical focuses on providing professional geotechnical services throughout Orange County. We provide quality, full service geotechnical services to clients, which include public agencies, local Cities, residential and commercial developers, architects, insurance companies, utility companies, and homebuilders. The staff at LGC Geotechnical consists of highly educated and licensed professionals including registered geotechnical engineers (GE) and certified engineering geologists (CEG).

Together they combine their technical knowledge and wide-ranging field experience to provide effective geotechnical engineering solutions to complex geologic problems.

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February 7, 2023

RE: Recommendation in Support of David Volz Design Landscape Architects

To Whom It May Concern:

The City of Cypress has collaborated with David Volz Design on several important park development and landscape projects. The recently completed city-wide Medi an Restoration Project, an APWA award-winning project, restored the landscaped medians and parkways throughout the City with new drought -tolerant landscaping and drip - irrigation systems, providing for a cohesive design aesthetic throughout the city, while also conserving water in light of the recent droughts. DVD and their team provided exceptional service throughout the project and prepared high qua lity construction documents.

I would highly recommend to any agency the firm of David Volz Design. My contact information is listed below. Please contact me for further comments in support of this firm.

Sincerely,

Nick Mangkalakiri, P.E.

City Engineer
[email protected].

February 2, 2023

RE: Recommendation in Support of David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc.

To Whom It May Concern:

David Volz Design has provided high quality design and consulting services to the City of Garden Grove for many years. They have provided park planning, provided leadership at public outreach meetings, provided creative park design, developed construction documents and provided construction period services on several park projects.

One notable project is the Woodbury Park Revitalization Project, which includes a high level of design and a team of sub-consultants under David Volz Designs’ contract. This project is a Prop 68 grant award that will allow a complete renovation, of an under used park, to be brought back to life for an underserved community. DVD has done an outstanding job of meshing the needs of the community with the design request of the Parks and Rec Commission and staff.

DVD has always provided the City of Garden Grove with high quality professional service for these projects and many others. I highly recommend David Volz Design to your agency.

Sincerely,

John Montanchez
Community Services Director
(714) 741-5214
[email protected]

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATIONS
“David Volz Design has
always provided the
City of Buena Park with
high-quality professional
services for these
projects and many
others.”
“DVD and their team
provided exceptional service
throughout the project
and prepared high quality
construction documents.”
“I recommend David Volz
Design to any agency
looking for creative and
professional landscape
architectural services.”
“... a high level of design
and a team of
sub-consultants under
David Volz Designs’
contract.”
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City of South Gate
Parks & Recreation Department
WWW.CITYOFSOUTHGATE.ORG

Parks Make Life Better!

Department of Parks & Recreation * 4900 Southern Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280

February 1, 2023

RE: Recommendation in Support of David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc.

To Whom It May Concern:

David Volz and his team at David Volz Design have provided superior service to the City of South Gate on a variety of projects to improve our parks over the last twelve years. From Master Planning and Community Outreach to whole park renovations, providing creative, sustainable and usable designs that enhance our community and excite our park goers, David Volz Design has consistently met all expectations.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any specific questions or would like additional information.

We have had nothing but the best experiences with DVD and would enthusiastically recommend them to anyone looking for a top-quality landscape design firm for you public project.

Sincerely,

Steve Costley,
Director of Parks & Recreation
323-563-5494
[email protected]
Steve Costley
Director of Parks & Recreation

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATIONS
“DVD’s team welcomed
community input at a number
of outreach gatherings
to design creative and
interactive play areas and
inviting green spaces for both
projects.”
“DVD and their team were
instrumental in the success
of securing the grant for this
project.”
“DVD has always provided
the City of Paramount with
high quality professional
service and I would highly
recommend David Volz
Design to any agency.”
“From Master Planning
and Community Outreach to
providing creative, sustainable
and usable designs that enhance
our community and excite our
park goers, David Volz Design has
consistently met all expectations.”
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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATIONS
“Stanton Central park is an
outstanding DVD designed park.

The park has received accolades
from the community and design
awards from APWA and California
Park and Recreation Society. DVD
also designed Harry M. Dotson
Park which also received awards
from APWA. ”
“We selected David Volz Design
because they have created many
award winning unique park designs
for other public agencies. ”
“DVD has always provided the City of Santa
Ana with high quality professional services
for these project and many others.”
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Landscape Architects and Park PlannersLandscape Architects and Park Planners DVD
David Volz DesignDavid Volz Design
Corporate Office
151 Kalmus Drive, Suite M8
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714.641.1300
Coachella Valley Office
78060 Calle Estado
La Quinta, CA 92253
760.580.5165
San Jose Office
111 North Market Street, Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95113
669.444.0461

DESIGNING LANDSCAPES THAT

CREATE COMMUNITY
www.dvolzdesign.com
February 1, 2024
Revised March 19, 2024
Nicholas Josten
City of Escondido
201 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
RE: PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN SERVICES FOR MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS DESIGN (RFP NO. 24-20) Dear Mr. Josten,
We are looking forward to working with the City of Escondido. Our team of professionals has what it takes— expertise, enthusiasm, and exceptional service—to plan, design, and see to the successful completion of your projects.

Thank you for your consideration.

Very truly yours,

DAVID VOLZ DESIGN
David J. Volz, R.L.A. # 2375
LEED Accredited Professional, QSD/QSP
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FEE PROPOSAL
We have the knowledge and expertise to creatively take this project from start to finish, from design development through final, construction engineering and construction. We have provided similar services on hundreds of communities defining projects for cities throughout Southern California. We have a very creative team and our desire to be your City’s design partner will be evidenced in our energy and enthusiasm every step of the way.

FEE SCHEDULE

DD SLD LD PD AD DD SLD LD PD AD
Scope of Services $200 $155 $140 $120 $110 $200 $155 $140 $120 $110 Task 1 - Project Initialization and Management 4 16 4 4 28 4,200$ 4 16 4 4 28 4,200$ Task 2 - Community Workshop 4 16 8 1 29 4,350$ 4 4 4 1 13 2,010$ Task 3 - Preliminary Concept Plans (30%) 40 16 8 16 3 83 13,850$ 40 16 8 16 3 83 13,850$ Task 4 - Construction Documents (60% & 90%) 40 120 80 160 20 420 59,200$ 40 120 80 160 20 420 59,200$ Task 5 - Final Construction Documents 16 40 8 40 3 107 15,650$ 16 40 8 40 3 107 15,650$ Task 6 - Bidding and Construction Support 20 80 8 16 16 140 21,200$ 20 80 8 16 16 140 21,200$ 124 288 104 244 47 807 118,450$ 124 276 104 240 47 791 116,110$ Civil Engineering Services by West Coast Civil 100,591$ 87,780$ Environmental Services by Ecorp 78,948$ 21,344$
Geotechincal Services by LGC 7,475$ 7,475$
Structural Engineering by Waddell 2,300$ 2,300$
Reimbursable expenses, printing, copying, postage, etc. 5,000$ TOTAL PROPOSED DESIGN FEE 312,763$ TOTAL REDUCED FEE 235,009$

ORIGINAL CONTRACT REDUCED SCOPE
Total
Hrs
Fee
Total
Hrs
Fee
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FEE PROPOSAL

1. See the subconsultant proposals attached for proposed services and additional excluded services.

2. Addition to the above the services and fees will be required if construction exceeds the twelve consecutive calendar months. Construction period service will require more fees if construction exceed the length of construction previously mentioned.

3. The following project expenses will be billed at cost plus 15% administrative fee in addition to the professional fees listed above:
• Printing, copying, scanning, graphic, photography and reproduction services • Delivery, shipping and courier charges
• Subconsultant fees and expenses
• Agency fees, permits, plan check and inspection fees

4. The reimbursable allowance will only be billed as-needed.

5. Payments are due within 30 days from invoice date.

6. The rates shown are subject to periodic increases, including January 1st of each year, in accordance with any increase in the Consumer Price Index or other equal to cost index.

Principals $230/hr
Director of Design $200/hr
Senior Landscape Architects $175/hr
Director of GIS $165/hr
Landscape Architect $160/hr
Plan Check $160/hr
Senior Landscape Designer $155/hr
Senior GIS Analyst $155/hr
Landscape Designer $140/hr
GIS Analyst $140/hr
Project Designer/CADD Technicians I, II, III $110, 120, 130/hr GIS Technicians I, II, III $110, 120, 130/hr
Administration $110/hr
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March 12, 2024

Allie Stafford
David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc.
151 Kalmus Drive, Suite M8
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Subject: Proposal for Civil Engineering Services for the City of Escondido Mountain View Park Pickleball Courts Design (Rev 1)

Ms. Stafford

In response to your request, West Coast Civil, Inc. (WCC) is pleased to submit this Proposal to provide civil engineering services for the Mountain View Park (MVP) Pickleball Courts Design (Project) for the City of Escondido (City). Provided below is our scope of services in accordance with the City’s posted Request for Proposals (RFP).

I. SCOPE OF SERVICES

1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project Meetings
WCC will attend up to six (6) project meetings. A project meeting is anticipated after the City’s review of each design deliverable along with three (3) meetings during the course of the Project.

2. Environmental Evaluation and Utility Coordination

SWQMP Preparation
WCC will prepare a Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP), for a Priority level project, that will identify low impact design measures that the Project will incorporate. It is anticipated that coordination between WCC, City, and Landscape Architect will be required.

It is assumed that up to two (2) submittals may be required. WCC will attend up to one (1) meeting with the City to discuss comments.

SWPPP Preparation
WCC will prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to meet the requirements of the Construction General Permit. The SWPPP will include temporary and permanent storm water Best Management Practices (BMP)s designed to treat the “first flush” storm event and prevent erosion.

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Erosion Control Plan
WCC will prepare an Erosion Control Plan with up to two (2) sheets. It is anticipated that this plan will have the required Best Management Practices (BMP) notes and a layout of the site and anticipated location of erosion control measures for the Contractor.

Utility Coordination
WCC will coordinate with the Landscape Architect and the City regarding existing utilities and required connections/abandonments as a part of this Project. Utility improvements, if required, will be shown on the plans as plan view only.

3. GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION

No WCC scope is anticipated for this Task.

4. PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT

No WCC scope is anticipated for this Task.

5. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, SCHEDULE ESTIMATE, AND COST ESTIMATE

Topographic Survey
WCC will subcontract with Paradigm Geospatial (PG), a licensed surveyor in the State of California, to perform a topographic survey for the Project. PG will collect surface elevations and measure pipe inverts for storm drain facilities within the Project area. Basis of Bearings and Benchmarks shall conform to the City’s standard requirements. A deliverable will be provided in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Construction Plans (30/60/90/100-Percent)
WCC will provide civil engineering drawings showing the design of the pickleball courts in conjunction with the Landscape Architect’s plans. Anticipated civil plans include one (1) Notes sheet, one (1) Demolition plan, one (1) Site and Horizontal Control plan, one (1) Precise Grading plan, one (1) Utility and BMP plan, and one (1) Detail sheet. Plan views are anticipated to be at a scale no greater than 1”=20’.

Specifications (60/90/100-Percent)
WCC will provide specifications related to the civil improvements. Specifications are anticipated to be based on the City’s Standard General Conditions and Greenbook. Where information is not available in the two listed references, WCC will generate supplemental special provisions (SSP’s) to incorporate the entire civil scope of work.

Construction Schedule
WCC will assist the Landscape Architect with the development of an anticipated construction schedule. WCC input will be limited to civil driven aspects and general construction sequences.

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Construction Estimate (30/60/90/100-Percent)
WCC will provide an Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC) for civil and general bid items with each identified submittal to the City. The cost estimate will be based on American Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) standards.

6. BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT

Bidding and Construction Support
WCC will provide miscellaneous support services to answer questions and/or requests for information (RFI). This task includes reviewing construction documents/submittals for conformance to plans and aiding the Contractor if minor adjustments are required to support construction. A maximum of sixteen (16) RFI’s and ten (10) submittals are provided as part of WCC’s scope. Record drawings from the Contractor’s redlines are not included as part of WCC’s scope.

7. OPTIONAL SERVICE ONE

No WCC scope is anticipated for this Task.

II. ADDITIONAL SERVICES

If requested by the CLIENT, WCC will provide the following additional services, beyond the services included in Section I, Scope of Services, on a time and materials basis according to WCC’s current standard rate schedule or at a negotiated lump sum price. These services have been identified as potentially necessary or desirable for further construction:

A. Any additional project related services not specifically included in Section I, Scope of Services.

III. EXCLUSIONS

The following are specifically excluded from this proposal:

o Agency Permit Processing
o Geotechnical Engineering Services including Geotechnical Reports. o Structural Engineering Services including design and calculations. o Landscape Design.
o Agency Fees, Deposits, or Taxes.
o Services of dry utilities consultant and coordination with dry utility companies such as SDG&E, COX, AT&T.
o Utility potholing.
o Utility mark out
o Traffic control plans.
o Architectural plans.

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o As-Built Drawings.

IV. CLIENT FURNISHED SERVICES

The CLIENT will provide the following services or information:

o Assign one person to serve as the CLIENT’s project manager who has the authority to represent the CLIENT and will serve as the point of interface for all project issues and communications.

V. FEES AND CONDITIONS

The services described in Section I, Scope of Services, will be provided on a time and material basis, with the estimated total cost amounting to $76,330 in accordance with our fee schedule (Attachment A).

We appreciate the opportunity to offer this proposal. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Austin Frisby, P.E., Q.S.D.

Project Manager, West Coast Civil, Inc.
(951) 529-5247 | [email protected]

Anthony Gonzalez, P.E., ENV SP
President, West Coast Civil, Inc.
(858) 869-1332 | [email protected]

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Attachment A
WEST COAST CIVIL 12-Mar-24
Fee Proposal for MVP Pickleball Courts Design
WCC - City of Escondido
Sub-Consultant
Hourly Rates 195$ 155$ 125$ Task 1. Project Management
Project Meetings (6) 10 10 20 3,500$
Task Sub-Total 10 10 0 20 3,500$
Task 2. Environmental Evaluation and Utility Coordination SWQMP Preparation (1 Review/1 Resubmittal) 4 12 28 44 6,140$ SWPPP Preparation Assistance 4 8 16 28 4,020$
Erosion Control Plan (2 Sheets) 2 8 16 26 3,630$
Task Sub-Total 10 28 60 98 13,790$
Task 3. Geotechnical Evaluation
Soils Investigation -$
Task Sub-Total 0 0 0 0 -$
Task 4. Public Outreach and Engagement
Public Outreach and Engagement -$
Task Sub-Total 0 0 0 0 -$
Task 5. Plans, Specifications, Schedule Estimate, and Cost Estimate Topographic Survey $8,140.00 8,140$
Civil Plan Sheets (6) - 30%|60%|90%|100% 20 56 144 220 30,580$ Specifications - 60%|90%|100% 8 16 32 56 8,040$
Construction Schedule Assistance 4 4 8 1,400$
OPCC - 30%|60%|90%|100% 8 8 16 2,800$
Task Sub-Total 40 84 176 300 50,960$
Task 6. Bidding and Construction Support
RFI's (16) 8 16 24 4,040$
Submittals (10) 8 16 24 4,040$
Task Sub-Total 16 32 0 48 8,080$
Sub-Total 76 154 236 466
Total for Professional Services 76,330$
WCC Classifications
Total Hours Fee Subtotal
Project Manager
(Austin)
Design Engineer
III (Claire)
CAD Tech III
(Michel)
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2861 Pullman Street ● Santa Ana, CA 92705 ● Tel: (714) 648-0630 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com March 14, 2024
(P24-027)

David Volz
Landscape Architect
David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc.
151 Kalmus Drive, Suite M8
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Via email: [email protected]

Subject: CEQA Services for the Mountain View Park Pickleball Courts Design Project, City of Escondido, California
Dear Mr. Volz:

ECORP Consulting, Inc. (ECORP) is pleased to provide this proposal for environmental services for the Proposed Project referenced above. This proposal presents ECORP’s proposed technical approach and cost estimate to complete these services.

PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The City of Escondido proposes to construct eight new pickleball courts at the existing Mountain View Park in the City of Escondido, San Diego County. The park was originally an avocado and orange grove before the City purchased the land in 1985 and converted it to a recreational park for City residents to enjoy. The existing park is approximately 11 acres and contains lighted little league fields, a soccer field, tennis courts, picnic tables, a tot lot/playground, restrooms and an open turf area. The new pickleball courts would be constructed on a 1-acre site within the park boundary. An additional Project goal is that the Project be designed to avoid any impacts to the historic Mountain House located to the west of the Project location. This house is listed in the City’s Historic Resources Inventory.

The Project is subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the Lead Agency would be the City of Escondido. Along with the Request for Proposals, the City of Escondido provided the Mountain View Park Site Master Plan prepared in 1988. The City also provided the 1992 Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the City’s Master Plan for Parks, Trails and Open Space. The mitigation plan requirements from the 1992 PEIR must be followed in the environmental documentation and proposed park design. ECORP has proposed an analysis of impacts to the Mountain House dwelling, located adjacent to the proposed pickleball courts, to ensure that the requirements of the PEIR to avoid impacts to sensitive cultural resources are accomplished. After an initial review, it appears that the Project may be exempt from CEQA, in which case a Categorical Exemption would be appropriate (Task 4).

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2861 Pullman Street ● Santa Ana, CA 92705 ● Tel: (714) 648-0630 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com

SCOPE OF WORK
Task 1 – Historic Resources Impacts Assessment
An ECORP Architectural Historian will conduct a field visit of the project area to capture photographs of the study area, setting, and nearby historical resources to assist with the impacts assessment.

ECORP will prepare an impacts assessment to determine if the Proposed Project would significantly impact the character-defining features of the Mountain House dwelling located at 1160 South Citrus Avenue, APN 231-220-43-00. The Proposed Project activities will be compared to the Level of Significance areas and character-defining features identified in documentation provided by the City of Escondido. This analysis will specifically assess adherence to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, addressing potential impacts. The significance of impacts will be determined based on CEQA guidelines, with proposed mitigation measures, exploration of alternatives, and thorough documentation for compliance.

Task 2 - Noise Impact Assessment
The evaluation of noise impacts associated with the Project will be completed by staff members who are noise experts. The City of Escondido promulgates specific noise standards for both Project construction and operational activities. The applicable noise and land use compatibility criteria for the Project Area regulating noise impacts will be discussed for land uses adjacent to, and nearby, the Project Site as they will be the basis for the Project impact determination and whether mitigation is necessary.

The Project Site is surrounded mainly by residential land uses. In order to establish the existing ambient noise levels currently experienced in the Project Area ECORP will conduct up to four (4) short-term (15 minutes) measurements in the Project vicinity. The short-term measurements will focus specifically on the residential land uses that could be impacted from the noise generated at the proposed pickleball courts.

Construction would occur during implementation of the Proposed Project. Noise levels from construction sources will be analyzed using the Federal Highway Administration Roadway Construction Noise Model and based on the anticipated equipment to be used. In order to evaluate the potential health-related effects (physical damage to the ear) from construction noise, construction noise will be evaluated in terms of hourly equivalent continuous noise levels (Leq) and the frequency of occurrence at nearby land uses. In addition to construction noise, an analysis of vibration impacts will be prepared based on the California Department of Transportation’s vibration analysis guidance.

The evaluation of the Project’s contribution to noise increases over existing conditions will be addressed. According to the 2020 Caltrans Technical Noise Supplement to the Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol, doubling of traffic on a roadway is required in order to increase noise to a perceptible level Resolution No. 2024-23
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2861 Pullman Street ● Santa Ana, CA 92705 ● Tel: (714) 648-0630 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com for humans. In the case that traffic is predicted to double the amount of existing traffic on vicinity roadways, offsite mobile source noise impacts from vehicular traffic will be assessed using the U.S.

Federal Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA-RD-77-108). Otherwise, off-site traffic noise will be addressed qualitatively.

The Project will also generate noise from onsite activities, primarily the proposed pickleball courts.

Project onsite noise will be calculated with the SoundPLAN 3D noise model. The SoundPLAN 3D noise model predicts noise levels based on the location, noise level, and frequency spectra of the noise sources as well as the geometry and reflective properties of the local terrain, buildings and barriers. A noise contour graphic will be prepared to depict the noise levels at the surrounding receptors. The modeling results and noise contour graphics will be discussed and summarized in the analysis.

ECORP proposes to evaluate noise impacts in a technical report. Where appropriate, the analysis would be supported by modeling documentation, which would be included as an appendix to the technical report.

Task 3 – Native American Consultation Assistance
ECORP will assist the City in consulting with Native American tribes as requested by the City for the Project. At the direction and discretion of the City, ECORP may use this budget to assist in completing a Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Sacred Lands File Search, drafting contact or consultation letters to Native American tribes, coordinate tribal meetings, maintain an administrative record of Native American outreach and consultation, and provide technical support to the agency in determining whether or not Tribal Cultural Resources will be significantly impacted by the Project.

This cost estimate is provided on a time and materials, “best efforts” basis as requested by the City. If the consultation requests from the tribes or services requested from the City require more effort that will exceed the budget provided herein, then a contract change order would be required to complete the scope.

Task 4 – CEQA Categorical Exemption
After completing the technical studies described above, ECORP will determine whether the Project qualifies for a CEQA Categorical Exemption. The Project may be exempt from CEQA under Class 3:

New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (CEQA Guidelines Section 15303). Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure.

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2861 Pullman Street ● Santa Ana, CA 92705 ● Tel: (714) 648-0630 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com ECORP will prepare the Notice of Exemption (NOE) Form from Appendix E of the CEQA Guidelines.

This form will be filed at the San Diego County Clerk’s office and electronically with the State Clearinghouse. A receipt of filing will be obtained from both entities. The form will also be provided to the City for posting on the City’s website.

COST ESTIMATE
This scope of work will be performed on a time-and-materials basis as detailed in Table 1.

Table 1 – Cost Breakdown
Activity Cost ($)
Task 1 – Historic Resource Impact Assessment $7,000
Task 2 – Noise Impact Assessment $4,900
Task 3 – Native American Consultation Assistance $5,000 Task 4 – CEQA Categorical Exemption $1,750
TOTAL COST $18,650
Costing Assumptions
♦ ECORP Consulting, Inc. assumes that the Project description will not change during the Project. Changes to the Project description may affect cost and schedule. ♦ Schedule estimates are based on our best judgment of the requirements known at the time of the proposal and can be influenced favorably or adversely by Client’s needs and other circumstances. ECORP will perform the services and accomplish the objectives within the presented costs and schedule. However, if the scope of work or schedule changes, ECORP will offer separate proposals for any out-of-scope work. ♦ ECORP Consulting, Inc. assumes that, by receipt of notice to proceed, full access to the property will be provided by the Client, including keys to locked gates and advance notice to existing property tenants of our right of entry.
♦ ECORP assumes that the City of Escondido will provide ECORP documentation related to the Mountain House’s listing on Escondido’s Local Register of Historic Properties that explains the resource’s character-defining features, aspects of integrity, or applicable eligibility criteria needed for the impacts assessment. If the City cannot provide documentation on the Mountain House’s listing, ECORP can conduct a records search with the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) to acquire necessary evaluation documentation to complete the impacts assessment for an additional fee. If the records search fails to provide sufficient information, ECORP may be required to complete an updated evaluation and integrity assessment for the Mountain House, through contract amendment, which may be determined through project implementation.

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2861 Pullman Street ● Santa Ana, CA 92705 ● Tel: (714) 648-0630 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com ♦ In accordance with Stipulation 6 E of the California Historical Resources Information System Information Access and Use Agreement (hereafter, Agreement) between ECORP and the California Office of Historic Preservation, one copy of any written report, historical resource record, or digital data based in part or entirely on the use of California Historical Resources Information System data acquired under the Agreement shall be submitted to the Information Center that provided such data within 60 calendar days following the creation of said product.
♦ The fee for records search information at the California Historical Resources Information Center has been estimated herein; however, the actual cost of the information will not be known until after the Information Center provides the information. Client agrees to pay the full fee from the Information Center in accordance with the Rate Schedule. ♦ This scope does not include costs for test excavations or formal evaluations of archaeological sites or historic architectural resources. If these services are required, a separate scope and cost will be provided.
♦ Cultural resources location information is exempt from the California Public Records Act and Freedom of Information Act, and therefore, reports that include site location information are considered confidential and are not intended for public distribution. ♦ ECORP shall not be held responsible for work delays or cancellations caused by strikes, accidents, acts of God, delays imposed by the Client, or other delays beyond the control of ECORP, including the Covid 19 pandemic.
♦ It is assumed that ECORP can use and rely on the data and information contained in the project related documents provided by the Client. ECORP will not perform a technical review of these documents and will not be responsible for the content or accuracy of these studies. ♦ Change orders will be issued and signed by the Client and ECORP Consulting, Inc., before starting additional work not provided for in the original proposal. If the Client's authorized representative is not available for signature, the additional out-of-scope work will not commence until the change order is signed.
♦ Attendance at meetings not listed in the scope of work is not included in the costs. ♦ This cost is valid for a period of 90 days from the date of this the proposal. Beyond 90 days, ECORP reserves the right to reevaluate the cost.

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2861 Pullman Street ● Santa Ana, CA 92705 ● Tel: (714) 648-0630 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please contact me at (949) 584-8066 or via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
ECORP Consulting, Inc.

Lindsay Buck (Liegler)
Staff Environmental Planner

Attachment: 2024 Rate Sheet

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2861 Pullman Street ● Santa Ana, CA 92705 ● Tel: (714) 648-0630 ● www.ecorpconsulting.com FEE SCHEDULE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES1
ECORP Consulting, Inc. – 2024 Rates
Principal I-IV ....................................................................................................................................................... $225-$375 Senior I-IV ........................................................................................................................................................... $160-$210 Staff I-III ............................................................................................................................................................... $135-$150 Associate I-III ...................................................................................................................................................... $105-$125 Assistant I-III ......................................................................................................................................................... $85-$100 Technician I-III ........................................................................................................................................................ $65-$85 GIS Specialist I-III ............................................................................................................................................... $120-$165 GIS Technician ............................................................................................................................................................... $100 Technical Editor.............................................................................................................................................................$ 155 Publications Specialist I-II ................................................................................................................................ $100-$120 Accountant I-III .................................................................................................................................................. $115-$160 Clerical .............................................................................................................................................................................. $90 1Technical classification includes biologists, regulatory permitting specialists, archaeologists, architectural historians, paleontologists, air quality/greenhouse gas specialists, noise specialists, planners, CEQA/NEPA specialists, UAS pilots, and other technical professionals.

Expense Reimbursement/Other:

1. Computers, facsimile, and telephone are included in the billing rates, and there is no additional charge.

2. Reproduction, equipment and other direct expenses are reimbursed at cost plus a 14% administrative handling charge (excluding mileage).

3. The hourly rates for Subconsultants will be billed at the hourly rate indicated, plus a 12% administrative handling charge.

4. Mileage will be billed at the current IRS rate, adjusted annually.

5. Per Diem, depending upon location, may be charged where overnight stays are required.

6. Expert Witness Testimony, including Depositions, is billed at time and a half.

7. Non-standard invoicing will be billed at the hourly rates for support personnel.

8. ECORP will review our hourly rates annually and may choose to escalate our rate sheet depending on changes to the cost -of- living index and other factors.

1 Rates effective January 2024 and are subject to change. Depending on the project requirements, titles may vary from this general list.

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